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01 Word definition

detain

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is DETAIN a word?

Yes. DETAIN is a 6-letter verb. deprive of freedom; take into confinement Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETAIN?

D-E-T-A-I-N

DETAIN contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. deprive of freedom; take into confinement

2verb

  1. cause to be slowed down or delayed

    “Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”
Synonyms
confinedelayhold up
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends8points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETAIN spelled?

D1E2T3A4I5N6
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withAINLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with DET →Words ending in AIN →Words made from DETAIN →Words with A →Words with D →Words with E →Words with I →

03 Word-game status

Can you play DETAIN?

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

nidate7 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DETAIN.

How do you spell DETAIN?

DETAIN is spelled D-E-T-A-I-N. It contains 6 letters.