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Detective

Yes, detective is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does detective mean?

noun

  1. a police officer who investigates crimes
  2. an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for detective

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of detective

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DETECTIVE.

Words you can make from detective

Unscramble DETECTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detective a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detective 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 detective worth in Scrabble?

Detective is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does detective mean?

Detective means: a police officer who investigates crimes.