How many points is DETAINMENT worth in Scrabble?

DETAINMENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETAINMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to DETAINMENT?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DETAINMENT

13 pts

DETAINMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DETAINMENT is a verb form of detain. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They detainment."

Share DETAINMENT

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETAINMENT. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DETAIN7 pts

Back hooks

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

DETAINMENTS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DETAINMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is DETAINMENT a Scrabble word?: DETAINMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DETAINMENT mean?: DETAINMENT is a verb form of detain. DETAIN means "delay (someone)".
How do you use DETAINMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They detainment."
How many points is DETAINMENT worth in Scrabble?: DETAINMENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETAINMENT?: DETAINMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETAINMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETAINMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.