How many points is DETOUR worth in Scrabble?

DETOUR is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETOUR?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DETOUR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DETOUR means "route that is not the most direct one".

/ˈdiː.tɔː(ɹ)/

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

route that is not the most direct one

In a sentence: "The detour is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETOUR. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is DETOUR a Scrabble word?: DETOUR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does DETOUR mean?: route that is not the most direct one
How do you use DETOUR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detour is noted."
How many points is DETOUR worth in Scrabble?: DETOUR is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETOUR?: DETOUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETOUR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETOURS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.