How many points is DETONATION worth in Scrabble?

DETONATION is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETONATION?

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

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

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11 pts

DETONATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DETONATION means "the act of detonating".

/dɛtəˈneɪʃən/

An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances. Specifically, combustion that spreads supersonically via shock compression.
Example: the detonation of gun cotton
Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of detonating

In a sentence: "The detonation is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETONATION. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is DETONATION a Scrabble word?: DETONATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DETONATION mean?: the act of detonating
How do you use DETONATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detonation is noted."
How many points is DETONATION worth in Scrabble?: DETONATION is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETONATION?: DETONATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETONATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETONATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.