Play DETETIVE Strategically

35 valid words • Unscramble DETETIVE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETETIVE

Best Short Plays
DIVE (8pt)VIDE (8pt)VIED (8pt)DEET (5pt)DIET (5pt)DITE (5pt)EDIT (5pt)EIDE (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
VEDETTE (11pt)VIDETTE (11pt)EVITED (10pt)VETTED (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 12 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: No

Complete Word List — 35 Words

7-letter 2 words Best: VEDETTE (11pt)

VEDETTE11ptVIDETTE11pt

6-letter 2 words Best: EVITED (10pt)

EVITED10ptVETTED10pt

5-letter 1 words Best: EVITE (8pt)

EVITE8pt

4-letter 11 words Best: DIVE (8pt)

DIVE8ptVIDE8ptVIED8ptDEET5ptDIET5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptEIDE5ptTEED5ptTIDE5ptTIED5pt

3-letter 13 words Best: DEV (7pt)

DEV7ptEVE6ptVEE6ptVET6ptVIE6ptDEE4ptDIE4ptDIT4ptTED4ptTEE3ptTET3ptTIE3ptTIT3pt

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

DE3ptED3ptID3ptET2ptIT2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DETETIVE

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 12 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: No
  • Valid in Words With Friends: No
  • Words found: 35

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETETIVE in Scrabble?
DETETIVE itself isn't valid in Scrabble, but you can use its letters to form 35 other words.
What is the difference in score for DETETIVE between Scrabble and WWF?
The letters of DETETIVE can form 35 words — scores vary by word.
What is the best short word from DETETIVE?
DIVE (8 pts) is a strong short play from DETETIVE.

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