With DETA
3 words · highest scoring is detached at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With DETA
There are 3 eight letter words containing DETA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is detached at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DETACHED, DETAILED, DETAINED among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With DETA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With DETA
- detached15
- detailed10
- detained10
Common 8 Letter Words With DETA
- detached15
- detailed10
- detained10
8 Letter Words With DETA Defined
- detachedAdjective · 15 points
- separate or disconnected
- detailedAdjective · 10 points
- having many details or facts; showing attention to detail
- detainedVerb · 10 points
- keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention
8 Letter Words With DETA: Questions
How many eight letter words containing DETA are there?
There are 3 eight letter words containing DETA in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing DETA?
DETACHED is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing DETA?
DETACHED, DETAILED, DETAINED are among the most familiar eight letter words containing DETA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing DETA 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.