How many points is DETONATE worth in Scrabble?

DETONATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETONATE?

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

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

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9 pts

DETONATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DETONATE means "explode".

/ˈdɛtəneɪt/

To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
To cause to explode.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

explode

In a sentence: "They detonate."

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

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

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

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Is DETONATE a Scrabble word?: DETONATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DETONATE mean?: explode
How do you use DETONATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They detonate."
How many points is DETONATE worth in Scrabble?: DETONATE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETONATE?: DETONATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETONATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETONATED, DETONATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.