Play DETECTER Strategically

44 valid words • Unscramble DETECTER for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETECTER

Best Short Plays
CEDE (7pt)CERE (6pt)CETE (6pt)DEER (5pt)DEET (5pt)DERE (5pt)DREE (5pt)REDE (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETECTER (11pt)ERECTED (10pt)DECREE (9pt)DETECT (9pt)RECEDE (9pt)TERCET (8pt)RETTED (7pt)TEETER (6pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 11 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 44 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DETECTER (11pt)

DETECTER11pt

7-letter 1 words Best: ERECTED (10pt)

ERECTED10pt

6-letter 7 words Best: DECREE (9pt)

DECREE9ptDETECT9ptRECEDE9ptTERCET8ptRETTED7ptTEETER6ptTERETE6pt

5-letter 7 words Best: CEDER (8pt)

CEDER8ptCERED8ptCREED8ptERECT7ptTERCE7ptDETER6ptTREED6pt

4-letter 13 words Best: CEDE (7pt)

CEDE7ptCERE6ptCETE6ptDEER5ptDEET5ptDERE5ptDREE5ptREDE5ptREED5ptTEED5ptRETE4ptTREE4ptTRET4pt

3-letter 10 words Best: CEE (5pt)

CEE5ptREC5ptDEE4ptRED4ptTED4ptERE3ptREE3ptRET3ptTEE3ptTET3pt

2-letter 5 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptER2ptET2ptRE2pt

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About the Word DETECTER

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 11 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 44

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETECTER in Scrabble?
Play DETECTER directly for 11 points, or use its letters to form 44 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETECTER between Scrabble and WWF?
DETECTER scores 11 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETECTER?
CEDE (7 pts) is a strong short play from DETECTER.

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