How many points is DETECTIVE worth in Scrabble?

DETECTIVE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETECTIVE?

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

Can you add a letter to DETECTIVE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DETECTIVE

15 pts

DETECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DETECTIVE means "police officer or private agent who investigates crime".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

police officer or private agent who investigates crime

In a sentence: "The detective is noted."

Share DETECTIVE

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETECTIVE. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

DETECTIVES16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

DETECTIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is DETECTIVE a Scrabble word?: DETECTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does DETECTIVE mean?: police officer or private agent who investigates crime
How do you use DETECTIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detective is noted."
How many points is DETECTIVE worth in Scrabble?: DETECTIVE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETECTIVE?: DETECTIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETECTIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETECTIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.