1noun
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
01 Word definition
detour
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is DETOUR a word?
Yes. DETOUR is a 6-letter noun. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-T-O-U-RHow do you spell DETOUR?
DETOUR contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with R.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗roundabout way
02 Letter breakdown
How is DETOUR spelled?
D1E2T3O4U5R6
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DETOUR.
How do you spell DETOUR?
DETOUR is spelled D-E-T-O-U-R. It contains 6 letters.