DETENT

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Detent

That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.

Detente

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Detentes

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Detention

Confinement; restraint; custody.

Detentions

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Detentive

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Detents

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Word Game Validity

DETENT is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

2 Letter Words
  • DE - 3 points
  • ED - 3 points
  • EN - 2 points
  • ET - 2 points
  • NE - 2 points
3 Letter Words
  • DEE - 4 points
  • DEN - 4 points
  • END - 4 points
  • NEE - 3 points
  • NET - 3 points
  • ...and 4 more
4 Letter Words
  • DEET - 5 points
  • DENE - 5 points
  • DENT - 5 points
  • NEED - 5 points
  • NETT - 4 points
  • ...and 4 more
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