Play DETECTES Strategically

37 valid words • Unscramble DETECTES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETECTES

Best Short Plays
CEDE (7pt)CEES (6pt)CETE (6pt)SECT (6pt)DEES (5pt)DEET (5pt)SEED (5pt)TEDS (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETECTS (10pt)DETECT (9pt)SECEDE (9pt)DETEST (7pt)TESTED (7pt)SETTEE (6pt)TESTEE (6pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 11 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: No

Complete Word List — 37 Words

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

DETECTS10pt

6-letter 6 words Best: DETECT (9pt)

DETECT9ptSECEDE9ptDETEST7ptTESTED7ptSETTEE6ptTESTEE6pt

5-letter 4 words Best: CEDES (8pt)

CEDES8ptCETES7ptDEETS6ptSTEED6pt

4-letter 14 words Best: CEDE (7pt)

CEDE7ptCEES6ptCETE6ptSECT6ptDEES5ptDEET5ptSEED5ptTEDS5ptTEED5ptSETT4ptSTET4ptTEES4ptTEST4ptTETS4pt

3-letter 8 words Best: CEE (5pt)

CEE5ptSEC5ptDEE4ptTED4ptSEE3ptSET3ptTEE3ptTET3pt

2-letter 4 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptES2ptET2pt

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About the Word DETECTES

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 11 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: No
  • Valid in Words With Friends: No
  • Words found: 37

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETECTES in Scrabble?
DETECTES itself isn't valid in Scrabble, but you can use its letters to form 37 other words.
What is the difference in score for DETECTES between Scrabble and WWF?
The letters of DETECTES can form 37 words — scores vary by word.
What is the best short word from DETECTES?
CEDE (7 pts) is a strong short play from DETECTES.

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