9-letter words starting with DET
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter DET. This section showcases how DET at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with DET, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| determine | 12 | decide upon or fix definitely | - |
| detention | 10 | a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | his detention was politically motivated |
| detonator | 10 | a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive | - |
| detergent | 11 | having cleansing power | - |
| detection | 12 | the act of detecting something; catching sight of something | - |
| detonated | 11 | - | - |
| detecting | 13 | a police investigation to determine the perpetrator | - |
| detailing | 11 | an individualized description of a particular instance | - |
| detriment | 12 | a damage or loss | - |
| deterrent | 10 | something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | - |
| dethroned | 14 | - | - |
| deterring | 11 | - | - |
| detonates | 10 | - | - |
| detorsion | 10 | - | - |
| dethrones | 13 | - | - |
| detonable | 12 | - | - |
| deticking | 17 | - | - |
| detickers | 16 | - | - |
| detersion | 10 | - | - |
| detorting | 11 | - | - |
| detortion | 10 | - | - |
| detouring | 11 | - | - |
| detracted | 13 | - | - |
| detractor | 12 | one who disparages or belittles the worth of something | - |
| detrained | 11 | - | - |
| detraquee | 19 | - | - |
| detraques | 19 | - | - |
| detrition | 10 | effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure | - |
| detruding | 12 | - | - |
| detrusion | 10 | - | - |
| detrusors | 10 | - | - |
| detectors | 12 | - | - |
| detaching | 16 | - | - |
| detailers | 10 | - | - |
| detainees | 10 | - | - |
| detainers | 10 | - | - |
| detaining | 11 | - | - |
| detangled | 12 | - | - |
| detangler | 11 | - | - |
| detangles | 11 | - | - |
| detassels | 10 | - | - |
| detecters | 12 | - | - |
| dethroner | 13 | - | - |
| detentist | 10 | - | - |
| detergers | 11 | - | - |
| deterging | 12 | - | - |
| determent | 12 | a communication that makes you afraid to try something | - |
| deterrers | 10 | - | - |
| detachers | 15 | - | - |
| detersive | 13 | having cleansing power | - |
| detesters | 10 | - | - |
| detesting | 11 | - | - |
