Play DETENTS Strategically

68 valid words • Unscramble DETENTS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETENTS

Best Short Plays
DEES (5pt)DEET (5pt)DENE (5pt)DENS (5pt)DENT (5pt)ENDS (5pt)NEED (5pt)SEED (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETENTS (8pt)DETENT (7pt)DETEST (7pt)NESTED (7pt)NETTED (7pt)TENSED (7pt)TENTED (7pt)TESTED (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 8 pts
WWF: 9 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 68 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: DETENTS (8pt)

DETENTS8pt

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

DETENT7ptDETEST7ptNESTED7ptNETTED7ptTENSED7ptTENTED7ptTESTED7ptTENETS6pt

5-letter 13 words Best: DEETS (6pt)

DEETS6ptDENES6ptDENSE6ptDENTS6ptNEEDS6ptSTEED6ptTENDS6ptNETTS5ptSENTE5ptTEENS5ptTENET5ptTENSE5ptTENTS5pt

4-letter 27 words Best: DEES (5pt)

DEES5ptDEET5ptDENE5ptDENS5ptDENT5ptENDS5ptNEED5ptSEED5ptSEND5ptSNED5ptTEDS5ptTEED5ptTEND5ptNEST4ptNETS4ptNETT4ptSEEN4ptSENE4ptSENT4ptSETT4ptSTET4ptTEEN4ptTEES4ptTENS4ptTENT4ptTEST4ptTETS4pt

3-letter 13 words Best: DEE (4pt)

DEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptTED4ptENS3ptNEE3ptNET3ptSEE3ptSEN3ptSET3ptTEE3ptTEN3ptTET3pt

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

DE3ptED3ptEN2ptES2ptET2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DETENTS

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 8 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 9 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 68

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETENTS in Scrabble?
Play DETENTS directly for 8 points, or use its letters to form 68 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETENTS between Scrabble and WWF?
DETENTS scores 8 pts in Scrabble and 9 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETENTS?
DEES (5 pts) is a strong short play from DETENTS.

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