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detour

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Is detour a Scrabble word?

Yes, detour is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 7 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of detour?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (intransitive) To make a detour.Examples: "Petrelis detoured away from southern activities to visit Chicago and help draw attention to lesbian, gay and AIDS issues during the Illinois primary March 16."

2. (transitive) To direct or send on a detour.

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "detour"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "detour"?

Scrabble
7 points
d2
e1
t1
o1
u1
r1
Words With Friends
8 points
d2
e1
t1
o1
u2
r1

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