Play DETECTIVE Strategically

59 valid words • Unscramble DETECTIVE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETECTIVE

Best Short Plays
VICE (9pt)DIVE (8pt)VIDE (8pt)VIED (8pt)CEDE (7pt)CEDI (7pt)DICE (7pt)ICED (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETECTIVE (15pt)DECEIVE (13pt)EVICTED (13pt)EVICTEE (12pt)VEDETTE (11pt)VIDETTE (11pt)DEVICE (12pt)EVITED (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 15 pts
WWF: 17 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 59 Words

9-letter 1 words Best: DETECTIVE (15pt)

DETECTIVE15pt

7-letter 5 words Best: DECEIVE (13pt)

DECEIVE13ptEVICTED13ptEVICTEE12ptVEDETTE11ptVIDETTE11pt

6-letter 5 words Best: DEVICE (12pt)

DEVICE12ptEVITED10ptVETTED10ptDECEIT9ptDETECT9pt

5-letter 7 words Best: VICED (11pt)

VICED11ptCIVET10ptEVICT10ptCITED8ptDEICE8ptEDICT8ptEVITE8pt

4-letter 19 words Best: VICE (9pt)

VICE9ptDIVE8ptVIDE8ptVIED8ptCEDE7ptCEDI7ptDICE7ptICED7ptCETE6ptCITE6ptETIC6ptDEET5ptDIET5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptEIDE5ptTEED5ptTIDE5ptTIED5pt

3-letter 16 words Best: DEV (7pt)

DEV7ptEVE6ptVEE6ptVET6ptVIE6ptCEE5ptICE5ptTIC5ptDEE4ptDIE4ptDIT4ptTED4ptTEE3ptTET3ptTIE3ptTIT3pt

2-letter 6 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptED3ptID3ptET2ptIT2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DETECTIVE

  • Letters: 9
  • Scrabble score: 15 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 17 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 59

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETECTIVE in Scrabble?
Play DETECTIVE directly for 15 points, or use its letters to form 59 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETECTIVE between Scrabble and WWF?
DETECTIVE scores 15 pts in Scrabble and 17 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETECTIVE?
VICE (9 pts) is a strong short play from DETECTIVE.

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