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Detainee

Yes, detainee is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does detainee mean?

noun

  1. some held in custody

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants5 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of detainee

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DETAINEE.

Words you can make from detainee

Unscramble DETAINEE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detainee a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detainee is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is detainee worth in Scrabble?

Detainee is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does detainee mean?

Detainee means: some held in custody.