DETAININGLY
11-letter word
DETAININGLY is a valid Scrabble word
Is DETAININGLY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DETAININGLY has 11 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DETAININGLY Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DETAININGLY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DETAININGLY — Word Stats
Is DETAININGLY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DETAININGLY scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DETAININGLY are Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DETAININGLY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DETAININGLY scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DETAININGLY scores 19 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 11+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DETAININGLY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DETAININGLY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETAININGLY has 11 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DETAININGLY's letters: ADIEL · ADLET · AGEND · AGENT · AGIEL · AGILE
Is DETAININGLY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DETAININGLY is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DETAININGLY:
D____________________YD_________Y Is DETAININGLY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DETAININGLY is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 11-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DETAININGLY's letters.
Words You Can Make From DETAININGLY
Shorter words hidden in DETAININGLY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DETAININGLY →Anagrams of DETAININGLY
No perfect anagrams exist for DETAININGLY — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETAININGLY
Is DETAININGLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETAININGLY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DETAININGLY in Scrabble?
DETAININGLY scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is DETAININGLY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DETAININGLY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does DETAININGLY mean?
DETAININGLY: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DETAININGLY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETAININGLY has 11 letters.
What words can you make from DETAININGLY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DETAININGLY's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AG can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DETAININGLY have any anagrams?
No. DETAININGLY has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DETAININGLY in the dictionary?
Yes. DETAININGLY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.