DETAINMENT
10-letter word
DETAINMENT is a valid Scrabble word
Is DETAINMENT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DETAINMENT has 10 |
| 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 DETAINMENT Mean?
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
DETAINMENT Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DETAINMENT — Word Stats
Is DETAINMENT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DETAINMENT scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DETAINMENT are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DETAINMENT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DETAINMENT scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DETAINMENT scores 16 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 10+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DETAINMENT a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DETAINMENT cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETAINMENT has 10 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 DETAINMENT's letters: ADEEM · ADMEN · ADMIN · ADMIT · AIMED · AIMEE
Is DETAINMENT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DETAINMENT 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 DETAINMENT:
D__________________TD________T Is DETAINMENT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DETAINMENT 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 10-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DETAINMENT's letters.
Words You Can Make From DETAINMENT
Shorter words hidden in DETAINMENT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DETAINMENT →Anagrams of DETAINMENT
No perfect anagrams exist for DETAINMENT — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETAINMENT
Is DETAINMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETAINMENT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DETAINMENT in Scrabble?
DETAINMENT scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is DETAINMENT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DETAINMENT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does DETAINMENT mean?
DETAINMENT: a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
Can DETAINMENT be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETAINMENT has 10 letters.
What words can you make from DETAINMENT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DETAINMENT's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DETAINMENT have any anagrams?
No. DETAINMENT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DETAINMENT in the dictionary?
Yes. DETAINMENT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.