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Deter

Yes, deter is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does deter mean?

verb

  1. try to prevent; show opposition to We should discourage this practice among our youth
  2. turn away from by persuasion Negative campaigning will only dissuade people

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for deter

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of deter

Words you can make from deter

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Frequently asked questions

Is deter a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Deter 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 deter worth in Scrabble?

Deter is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does deter mean?

Deter means: try to prevent; show opposition to.

Could deter be a Wordle answer?

Deter is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.