Is DETENTE a word?
DETENTE is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, has 7 letters, and can be rearranged into 1 other word, plus 35 shorter words built from the same letters.
Yes, DETENTE is a valid word.
What does detente mean?
noun: the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations).
Definition from WordNet, Princeton University.
DETENTE: word details
- Pronunciation: day-TAHNT (approx., 2 syllables)
- Length: 7 letters, a medium-length word. It is one of 33,192 7-letter words in our dictionary.
- Scrabble: worth 8 points on the tiles.
- Words With Friends: worth 9 points on the tiles.
- Games: recognised in the combined word list Unscrambly uses for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Acceptance in official tournament lists (TWL, SOWPODS) can vary.
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Frequently asked questions
What does DETENTE mean?
DETENTE is a noun. It means: the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations).
Is DETENTE a valid word?
Yes, DETENTE is a valid word. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Unscrambly validity is based on a large open English word list used across word games. Word acceptance varies by the exact tournament dictionary in use.