DETAININGLY

11-letter word

D 2
E 1
T 1
A 1
I 1
N 1
I 1
N 1
G 2
L 1
Y 4
16 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
19 pts Words With Friends

DETAININGLY is a valid Scrabble word

Is DETAININGLY Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes16 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes16 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes19 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes16 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — DETAININGLY has 11
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does DETAININGLY Mean?

NOUN

A valid English word in the word list.

DETAININGLY Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

D 2
E 1
T 1
A 1
I 1
N 1
I 1
N 1
G 2
L 1
Y 4
Scrabble total: 16 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 19 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

DETAININGLY — Word Stats

Letters
11
Vowels
4
E, A, I, I
Consonants
7
Scrabble pts
16
WWF pts
19
Starts with
D
Ends with
Y
Back hook
DETAININGLYS

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.

D 2
E 1
T 1
A 1
I 1
N 2
I 1
N 2
G 3
L 2
Y 3

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.

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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.

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