What does DETECT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪˈtɛkt/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 10
- How common
- Common
Meaning
verb
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
detects10
Anagrams of DETECT
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside DETECT
12 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is DETECT a valid word in word games?
DETECT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DETECT worth?
DETECT is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DETECT?
12 other words, including DE, ED, ET and TED.