Starting With DET
2 words · highest scoring is detox at 13 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With DET
There are 2 five letter words starting with DET in our dictionary. The highest scoring is detox at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DETER, DETOX among them.
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5 Letter Words Starting With DET at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With DET
- detox13
- deter6
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With DET
- deter6
- detox13
5 Letter Words Starting With DET by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With DET Defined
- deterVerb · 6 points
- discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
- detoxNoun · 13 points
- a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances; detoxification
5 Letter Words Starting With DET: Questions
How many five letter words starting with DET are there?
There are 2 five letter words starting with DET in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with DET?
DETOX is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with DET?
DETER, DETOX are among the most familiar five letter words starting with DET. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with DET valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.