Play DETRACT Strategically

97 valid words • Unscramble DETRACT for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETRACT

Best Short Plays
ACED (7pt)CADE (7pt)CARD (7pt)DACE (7pt)ACRE (6pt)CARE (6pt)CART (6pt)CATE (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETRACT (10pt)CARTED (9pt)CATTED (9pt)CRATED (9pt)REDACT (9pt)TRACED (9pt)RATTED (7pt)TARTED (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 10 pts
WWF: 11 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 97 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: DETRACT (10pt)

DETRACT10pt

6-letter 8 words Best: CARTED (9pt)

CARTED9ptCATTED9ptCRATED9ptREDACT9ptTRACED9ptRATTED7ptTARTED7ptTETRAD7pt

5-letter 27 words Best: ACRED (8pt)

ACRED8ptACTED8ptARCED8ptCADET8ptCADRE8ptCARED8ptCEDAR8ptRACED8ptCARET7ptCARTE7ptCATER7ptCRATE7ptREACT7ptRECTA7ptTACET7ptTECTA7ptTRACE7ptTRACT7ptDATER6ptDERAT6ptRATED6ptTARED6ptTRADE6ptTREAD6ptTATER5ptTETRA5ptTREAT5pt

4-letter 25 words Best: ACED (7pt)

ACED7ptCADE7ptCARD7ptDACE7ptACRE6ptCARE6ptCART6ptCATE6ptRACE6ptTACE6ptTACT6ptDARE5ptDART5ptDATE5ptDEAR5ptDRAT5ptREAD5ptTRAD5ptRATE4ptTARE4ptTART4ptTATE4ptTEAR4ptTEAT4ptTRET4pt

3-letter 26 words Best: CAD (6pt)

CAD6ptACE5ptACT5ptARC5ptCAR5ptCAT5ptREC5ptRAD4ptRED4ptTAD4ptTED4ptARE3ptART3ptATE3ptATT3ptEAR3ptEAT3ptERA3ptETA3ptRAT3ptRET3ptTAE3ptTAR3ptTAT3ptTEA3ptTET3pt

2-letter 10 words Best: AD (3pt)

AD3ptDE3ptED3ptAE2ptAR2ptAT2ptER2ptET2ptRE2ptTA2pt

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About the Word DETRACT

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 10 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 11 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 97

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETRACT in Scrabble?
Play DETRACT directly for 10 points, or use its letters to form 97 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETRACT between Scrabble and WWF?
DETRACT scores 10 pts in Scrabble and 11 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETRACT?
ACED (7 pts) is a strong short play from DETRACT.

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