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Detention

Yes, detention is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does detention mean?

noun

  1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time) his detention was politically motivated
  2. a punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home the detention of tardy pupils

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for detention

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of detention

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DETENTION.

Words you can make from detention

Unscramble DETENTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detention a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detention 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 detention worth in Scrabble?

Detention is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does detention mean?

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