How many points is DETENT worth in Scrabble?

DETENT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DETENT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DETENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DETENT means "mechanism to check movement in one direction only".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

mechanism to check movement in one direction only

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

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

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

= 7

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