DETENT
/dɪˈtɛnt/
6-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DETENT
noun
- That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
verb
- The action of creating a detent mechanism to lock or unlock movement.
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Anagrams of DETENT
netted7
tented7
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About the word DETENT
Is "DETENT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DETENT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DETENT" worth?
In Scrabble, "DETENT" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "DETENT" mean?
That which locks or unlocks a movement; a catch, pawl, or dog; especially, in clockwork, the catch which locks and unlocks the wheelwork in striking.
What are the anagrams of "DETENT"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DETENT: NETTED, TENTED.