DETENTION
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈtɛnʃən//
noun
- (uncountable) The act of detaining or the state of being detained."In the case of rail-borne traffic, permission is given to each sender to load and forward his traffic so that it will be available for loading into the vessel with a minimum of detention to wagons, unless arrangements have been made for the traffic to be put into store to await the arrival of the ship."
- (countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
- (countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement."be stuck in detention"
- (civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DETENTION'?
The word DETENTION is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
T1
E1
N1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DETENTION'?
The word DETENTION is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
T1
E1
N2
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.