How many points is DETAINEE worth in Scrabble?

DETAINEE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETAINEE?

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

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

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9 pts

DETAINEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DETAINEE is a verb form of detain. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".

/ˌdɪteɪˈniː/

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

DETAINEE is a verb form of detain. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".

In a sentence: "They detainee."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETAINEE. It scores 9 points.

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

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Is DETAINEE a Scrabble word?: DETAINEE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DETAINEE mean?: DETAINEE is a verb form of detain. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".
How do you use DETAINEE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They detainee."
How many points is DETAINEE worth in Scrabble?: DETAINEE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETAINEE?: DETAINEE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETAINEE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETAINEES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.