Play DETONATE Strategically

111 valid words • Unscramble DETONATE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETONATE

Best Short Plays
DATE (5pt)DATO (5pt)DEAN (5pt)DEET (5pt)DENE (5pt)DENT (5pt)DOAT (5pt)DONA (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETONATE (9pt)DENTATE (8pt)NOTATED (8pt)ANTEED (7pt)ATONED (7pt)ATTEND (7pt)DENOTE (7pt)DETENT (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 9 pts
WWF: 10 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 111 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DETONATE (9pt)

DETONATE9pt

7-letter 2 words Best: DENTATE (8pt)

DENTATE8ptNOTATED8pt

6-letter 10 words Best: ANTEED (7pt)

ANTEED7ptATONED7ptATTEND7ptDENOTE7ptDETENT7ptDONATE7ptNETTED7ptTEATED7ptTENTED7ptNOTATE6pt

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

ANODE6ptANTED6ptDATTO6ptDONEE6ptNOTED6ptTONED6ptTOTED6ptATONE5ptEATEN5ptENATE5ptOATEN5ptTANTO5ptTENET5pt

4-letter 31 words Best: DATE (5pt)

DATE5ptDATO5ptDEAN5ptDEET5ptDENE5ptDENT5ptDOAT5ptDONA5ptDONE5ptDOTE5ptNEED5ptNODE5ptODEA5ptTEED5ptTEND5ptTOAD5ptTOED5ptAEON4ptANTE4ptETNA4ptNEAT4ptNETT4ptNOTA4ptNOTE4ptTATE4ptTEAT4ptTEEN4ptTENT4ptTOEA4ptTONE4ptTOTE4pt

3-letter 37 words Best: ADO (4pt)

ADO4ptAND4ptDEE4ptDEN4ptDOE4ptDON4ptDOT4ptEND4ptNOD4ptODE4ptTAD4ptTED4ptTOD4ptANE3ptANT3ptATE3ptATT3ptEAT3ptEON3ptETA3ptNAE3ptNEE3ptNET3ptNOT3ptOAT3ptONE3ptTAE3ptTAN3ptTAO3ptTAT3ptTEA3ptTEE3ptTEN3ptTET3ptTOE3ptTON3ptTOT3pt

2-letter 17 words Best: AD (3pt)

AD3ptDE3ptDO3ptED3ptOD3ptAE2ptAN2ptAT2ptEN2ptET2ptNA2ptNE2ptNO2ptOE2ptON2ptTA2ptTO2pt

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About the Word DETONATE

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 9 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 10 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 111

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETONATE in Scrabble?
Play DETONATE directly for 9 points, or use its letters to form 111 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETONATE between Scrabble and WWF?
DETONATE scores 9 pts in Scrabble and 10 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETONATE?
DATE (5 pts) is a strong short play from DETONATE.

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