How many points is DETENT worth in Scrabble?

DETENT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETENT?

DETENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETENTE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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7 pts

DETENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. DETENT means "a locking or unlocking mechanism".

/dɪˈtɛnt/

That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a locking or unlocking mechanism

In a sentence: "The detent is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETENT. It scores 7 points.

Add one letter after DETENT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DETENT, without blank tiles.

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Is DETENT a Scrabble word?: DETENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does DETENT mean?: a locking or unlocking mechanism
How do you use DETENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detent is noted."
How many points is DETENT worth in Scrabble?: DETENT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETENT?: DETENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETENT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETENTE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.