Unscramble DETAINED - 113 Words Found
We found 113 words by unscrambling the letters in DETAINED. The highest scoring Scrabble word from DETAINED is DETAINED worth 10 points.
What does DETAINED mean?
To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
Complete Definitions of Detained /dɨˈtejnd/
Verb
- To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
- To put under custody.
- To keep back or from; to withhold.
- To seize goods for official purposes.
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
113
Letter Count
8
Highest Scoring Word
DETAINED
DETAINED Scrabble Score
10 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for DETAINED
Vowels
4 (E, A, I, E)
Consonants
4 (D, T, N, D)
Total Point Value
10 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.3
Repeated letters: D appears 2 times, E appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.
Words You Can Make
8 Letter Words (1)
6 Letter Words (15)
5 Letter Words (15)
4 Letter Words (32)
3 Letter Words (32)
Definition of DETAINED
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Word Game Tips for DETAINED
Vowel-rich letters: DETAINED contains 4 vowels out of 8 letters. Vowel-heavy racks can be tricky in Scrabble — focus on short words to cycle through tiles and draw more consonants.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is DETAINED worth 10 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 4 letters: You have 32 possible 4-letter words from DETAINED. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
Many possibilities: With 113 possible words from DETAINED, you have an unusually large number of options. Take your time to scan the board for the best placement rather than settling for the first word you spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from DETAINED?
113 words can be formed from the letters in DETAINED. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from DETAINED?
DETAINED is the highest scoring word you can make from DETAINED, worth 10 Scrabble points.
Is DETAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETAINED is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does DETAINED mean?
To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.
