Word: DETOUR
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DETOUR
No definition found for DETOUR in the public dictionary database. However, this is a fully verified, valid Scrabble word.
Phonetic & Syllables
Rough Pronunciation: /deหtษสr/
Syllables: 2
Difficulty Level: Expert
Spelling Pitfalls
None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy & Placement Advice
A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "detour" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "detour" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DETOUR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DETOUR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DETOUR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DETOUR:
- # the detour effect
- # master of detour
- # playing with detour
- # in terms of detour
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DETOUR:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DETOUR:
Similar Spelled Words
Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:
Same Length Words (6 Letters)
Other valid 6-letter Scrabble words:
Words Starting with D
Other words starting with the letter D: