How many points is DETUNE worth in Scrabble?

DETUNE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETUNE?

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

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

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7 pts

DETUNE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DETUNE means "change pitch of (stringed instrument)".

To intentionally lower or raise the pitch produced by a musical instrument. Often done to produce sounds not normally possible, or in the case of stringed instruments to reduce tension for the purposes of shipping or maintenance.
Example: Some avant-garde composers request that performers detune their instruments before playing.
To alter the capacitance of a circuit such that its resonant frequency differs from the incoming frequency.

Synonyms: untune

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

change pitch of (stringed instrument)

In a sentence: "They detune."

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

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

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Is DETUNE a Scrabble word?: DETUNE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does DETUNE mean?: change pitch of (stringed instrument)
How do you use DETUNE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They detune."
How many points is DETUNE worth in Scrabble?: DETUNE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETUNE?: DETUNE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETUNE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETUNED, DETUNES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.