How many points is DETONATOR worth in Scrabble?

DETONATOR is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETONATOR?

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

Can you add a letter to DETONATOR?

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

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DETONATOR

10 pts

DETONATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. DETONATOR means "small amount of explosive, or a device, used to set off an explosion".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/

noun

A device used to detonate an explosive device etc.
A small explosive device attached to the railhead to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
Any explosive whose action is practically instantaneous.

Synonyms: torpedo

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

small amount of explosive, or a device, used to set off an explosion

In a sentence: "The detonator is noted."

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Back hooks

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DETONATORS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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DETONATOR Scrabble FAQ

Is DETONATOR a Scrabble word?: DETONATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does DETONATOR mean?: small amount of explosive, or a device, used to set off an explosion
How do you use DETONATOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detonator is noted."
How many points is DETONATOR worth in Scrabble?: DETONATOR is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETONATOR?: DETONATOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETONATOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETONATORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.