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Detainment

Yes, detainment is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does detainment mean?

noun

  1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) his detention was politically motivated

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for detainment

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of detainment

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DETAINMENT.

Words you can make from detainment

Unscramble DETAINMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detainment a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detainment 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 detainment worth in Scrabble?

Detainment is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does detainment mean?

Detainment means: a state of being confined (usually for a short time).