How many points is DETAIN worth in Scrabble?

DETAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETAIN?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DETAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".

/dɪˈteɪn/

Pronunciation

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.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

delay (someone)

In a sentence: "They detain."

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

Add one letter after DETAIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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