How many points is DETAIN worth in Scrabble?

DETAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETAIN?

DETAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DETAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. DETAIN means "to hold in custody".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to hold in custody

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETAIN. It scores 7 points.

Add one letter after DETAIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DETAIN, without blank tiles.

= 7

Is DETAIN a Scrabble word?: DETAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
How many points is DETAIN worth in Scrabble?: DETAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETAIN?: DETAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.