With TECT
7 words · highest scoring is architect at 16 points
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About 9 Letter Words With TECT
There are 7 nine letter words containing TECT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is architect at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ARCHITECT, DETECTION, DETECTORS 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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9 Letter Words With TECT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With TECT
- architect16
- detective15
- protected14
- detecting13
- protector13
- detection12
- detectors12
Common 9 Letter Words With TECT
- architect16
- detecting13
- detection12
- detective15
- detectors12
- protected14
- protector13
9 Letter Words With TECT Defined
- architectNoun · 16 points
- a person who is qualified to design buildings and to plan and supervise their construction
- detectingVerb · 13 points
- discover or identify the presence or existence of
- detectionNoun · 12 points
- the action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed
- detectiveNoun · 15 points
- a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes
- detectorsNoun · 12 points
- a device or instrument designed to detect the presence of a particular object or substance
- protectedAdjective · 14 points
- preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures
9 Letter Words With TECT: Questions
How many nine letter words containing TECT are there?
There are 7 nine letter words containing TECT in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing TECT?
ARCHITECT is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing TECT?
ARCHITECT, DETECTION, DETECTORS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing TECT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing TECT 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.