How many points is DETINUE worth in Scrabble?

DETINUE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETINUE?

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

Can you add a letter to DETINUE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DETINUE

8 pts

DETINUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DETINUE means "action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained".

Meaning & examples

noun

A person or thing detained; a detainee.
A legal action to reclaim goods wrongfully detained.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained

In a sentence: "The detinue is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DETINUE. It scores 8 points.

Back hooks

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

DETINUES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

DETINUE Scrabble FAQ

Is DETINUE a Scrabble word?: DETINUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DETINUE mean?: action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained
How do you use DETINUE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detinue is noted."
How many points is DETINUE worth in Scrabble?: DETINUE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETINUE?: DETINUE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETINUE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETINUES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.