How many points is DETRIMENT worth in Scrabble?

DETRIMENT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETRIMENT?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

DETRIMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DETRIMENT means "disadvantage or damage".

/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

Harm, hurt, damage.
A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.

Synonyms: damage, expense, harm, hurt, illfare

Antonyms: benefit

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

disadvantage or damage

In a sentence: "The detriment is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETRIMENT. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is DETRIMENT a Scrabble word?: DETRIMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DETRIMENT mean?: disadvantage or damage
How do you use DETRIMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The detriment is noted."
How many points is DETRIMENT worth in Scrabble?: DETRIMENT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETRIMENT?: DETRIMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETRIMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETRIMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.