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01 Word definition

detract

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is DETRACT a word?

Yes. DETRACT is a 7-letter verb. take away a part from; diminish Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DETRACT?

D-E-T-R-A-C-T

DETRACT contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. take away a part from; diminish

    “His bad manners detract from his good character”
Synonyms
take away
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DETRACT spelled?

D1E2T3R4A5C6T7
Starts withDETFirst 3 letters
Ends withACTLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats T
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with DET →Words ending in ACT →Words made from DETRACT →Words with A →Words with C →Words with D →Words with E →

03 Word-game status

Can you play DETRACT?

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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

tracted10 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DETRACT.

How do you spell DETRACT?

DETRACT is spelled D-E-T-R-A-C-T. It contains 7 letters.