01 Word definition

detach

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DETACH a word?

Yes. DETACH is a 6-letter verb. cause to become detached or separated; take off Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETACH?

D-E-T-A-C-H

DETACH contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with H.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. cause to become detached or separated; take off

    detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it

2verb

  1. separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

    detach a regiment
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETACH spelled?

D1E2T3A4C5H6
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withACHLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About DETACH.

How do you spell DETACH?

DETACH is spelled D-E-T-A-C-H. It contains 6 letters.