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D 2 E 1 T 1 E 1 C 3 T 1 O 1 R 1

DETECTOR

/dɪˈtɛktə(ɹ)/

11
Scrabble points
8
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

“Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings.”

Letter values

D = 2, E = 1, T = 1, E = 1, C = 3, T = 1, O = 1, R = 1

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Frequently asked

Is DETECTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETECTOR is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 11 points.
How many points is DETECTOR worth?
DETECTOR is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does DETECTOR mean?
A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.