DETENTIVE
9-letter word
DETENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DETENTIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 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 — DETENTIVE has 9 |
| 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 DETENTIVE Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DETENTIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DETENTIVE — Word Stats
Is DETENTIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DETENTIVE 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 — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DETENTIVE are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DETENTIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DETENTIVE scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DETENTIVE scores 15 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DETENTIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DETENTIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETENTIVE has 9 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 DETENTIVE's letters: DETIN · DETTE · DIENE · DIVET · EETEN · ENEID
Is DETENTIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DETENTIVE 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 DETENTIVE:
D________________ED_______E Is DETENTIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DETENTIVE 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DETENTIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From DETENTIVE
Shorter words hidden in DETENTIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DETENTIVE →Anagrams of DETENTIVE
No perfect anagrams exist for DETENTIVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETENTIVE
Is DETENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETENTIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DETENTIVE in Scrabble?
DETENTIVE scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is DETENTIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DETENTIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does DETENTIVE mean?
DETENTIVE: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DETENTIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DETENTIVE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from DETENTIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DETENTIVE's letters. Short words like DE, DI, DN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DETENTIVE have any anagrams?
No. DETENTIVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DETENTIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. DETENTIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.