Words Containing DET — English Word List
Every English word containing "DET". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
15 words found13 Letter Words(1)
determination16
10 Letter Words(2)
detectives16determined14
9 Letter Words(6)
detection12detective15detectors12determine12detriment12vendettas13
8 Letter Words(3)
detailed10detained10detector11
7 Letter Words(1)
details8
6 Letter Words(2)
detail7detour7
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About These Words
Of the 15 matching words, the most common length is 9 letters (6 words, 40% of results).
The shortest 6-letter words are detail, detour.
The longest results are determination at 13 letters each.
Length distribution
6 letters
2 (13%)
7 letters
1 (7%)
8 letters
3 (20%)
9 letters
6 (40%)
10 letters
2 (13%)
13 letters
1 (7%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
detail 7ptsdetour 7pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "DET"?
There are 15 English words that contain "DET". Some examples include: detail, detour, details, detailed, detained.
What are some short words containing "DET"?
Some of the shortest words containing "DET" are: detail, detour, details, detailed, detained, detector, detection, detective.
Are words containing "DET" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "DET" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.