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Word: DETERGE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 T 1 E 1 R 1 G 2 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /deหˆterdส’e/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DETERGE

verb
  1. To clean of undesirable material, especially a wound (technical).

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "deterge" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "deterge" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DETERGE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DETERGE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DETERGE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DETERGE is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in DETERGE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in DETERGE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DETERGE:

  • # the deterge effect
  • # master of deterge
  • # playing with deterge
  • # in terms of deterge

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as DETERGE:

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of DETERGE:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DETERGE:

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

Same Length Words (7 Letters)

Other valid 7-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with D

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Words Ending with E

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