01 Word definition

detente

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DETENTE a word?

Yes. DETENTE is a 7-letter noun. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETENTE?

D-E-T-E-N-T-E

DETENTE contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends9points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETENTE spelled?

D1E2T3E4N5T6E7
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withNTELast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E, T
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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About DETENTE.

How do you spell DETENTE?

DETENTE is spelled D-E-T-E-N-T-E. It contains 7 letters.