Play DETENTION Strategically

122 valid words • Unscramble DETENTION for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETENTION

Best Short Plays
DEET (5pt)DENE (5pt)DENT (5pt)DIET (5pt)DINE (5pt)DINT (5pt)DITE (5pt)DOIT (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETENTION (10pt)DENTINE (8pt)DINETTE (8pt)ENDNOTE (8pt)INTONED (8pt)TENONED (8pt)TONTINE (7pt)DENOTE (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 10 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 122 Words

9-letter 1 words Best: DETENTION (10pt)

DETENTION10pt

7-letter 6 words Best: DENTINE (8pt)

DENTINE8ptDINETTE8ptENDNOTE8ptINTONED8ptTENONED8ptTONTINE7pt

6-letter 18 words Best: DENOTE (7pt)

DENOTE7ptDENTIN7ptDETENT7ptDONNEE7ptENDITE7ptINDENE7ptINDENT7ptINTEND7ptNEONED7ptNETTED7ptTENDON7ptTENTED7ptTINNED7ptTINTED7ptTOITED7ptINTENT6ptINTONE6ptTENTIE6pt

5-letter 16 words Best: DIENE (6pt)

DIENE6ptDITTO6ptDONEE6ptDONNE6ptINNED6ptNOTED6ptTEIND6ptTINED6ptTONDI6ptTONED6ptTOTED6ptNITON5ptNONET5ptTENET5ptTENON5ptTONNE5pt

4-letter 36 words Best: DEET (5pt)

DEET5ptDENE5ptDENT5ptDIET5ptDINE5ptDINT5ptDITE5ptDOIT5ptDONE5ptDOTE5ptEDIT5ptEIDE5ptNEED5ptNIDE5ptNODE5ptNODI5ptTEED5ptTEND5ptTIDE5ptTIED5ptTOED5ptINTO4ptNENE4ptNEON4ptNETT4ptNINE4ptNITE4ptNONE4ptNOTE4ptTEEN4ptTENT4ptTINE4ptTINT4ptTOIT4ptTONE4ptTOTE4pt

3-letter 30 words Best: DEE (4pt)

DEE4ptDEN4ptDIE4ptDIN4ptDIT4ptDOE4ptDON4ptDOT4ptEND4ptNOD4ptODE4ptTED4ptTOD4ptEON3ptINN3ptION3ptNEE3ptNET3ptNIT3ptNOT3ptONE3ptTEE3ptTEN3ptTET3ptTIE3ptTIN3ptTIT3ptTOE3ptTON3ptTOT3pt

2-letter 15 words Best: DE (3pt)

DE3ptDO3ptED3ptID3ptOD3ptEN2ptET2ptIN2ptIT2ptNE2ptNO2ptOE2ptON2ptTI2ptTO2pt

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About the Word DETENTION

  • Letters: 9
  • Scrabble score: 10 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 122

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETENTION in Scrabble?
Play DETENTION directly for 10 points, or use its letters to form 122 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETENTION between Scrabble and WWF?
DETENTION scores 10 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETENTION?
DEET (5 pts) is a strong short play from DETENTION.

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