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Detritus

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

What does detritus mean?

noun

  1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  2. loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for detritus

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of detritus

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DETRITUS.

Words you can make from detritus

Unscramble DETRITUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is detritus a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Detritus 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 detritus worth in Scrabble?

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

What does detritus mean?

Detritus means: the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up.