How many points is DETECTION worth in Scrabble?

DETECTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETECTION?

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

Can you add a letter to DETECTION?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETECTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DETECTION

12 pts

DETECTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DETECTION means "act of noticing, discovering, or sensing something".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

act of noticing, discovering, or sensing something

Share DETECTION

Check the Scrabble meaning of DETECTION. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after DETECTION. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DETECTIONS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

DETECTION Scrabble FAQ

Is DETECTION a Scrabble word?: DETECTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
How many points is DETECTION worth in Scrabble?: DETECTION is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DETECTION?: DETECTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DETECTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DETECTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.