01 Word definition

detected

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Is DETECTED a word?

Yes. DETECTED is a 8-letter adjective. perceived or discerned Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETECTED?

D-E-T-E-C-T-E-D

DETECTED contains 8 letters, begins with D, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. perceived or discerned

    “the detected micrometeoritic material”

2adjective

  1. perceived with the mind

    “he winced at the detected flicker of irony in her voice”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends13points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETECTED spelled?

D1E2T3E4C5T6E7D8
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withTEDLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats D, E, T
Vowel balance3 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play DETECTED?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About DETECTED.

How do you spell DETECTED?

DETECTED is spelled D-E-T-E-C-T-E-D. It contains 8 letters.