Detective
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate crimes and gather evidence. It can also describe investigative work or methods.
“The detective interviewed several witnesses to solve the case.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈtɛktɪv/
Syllables
de·tec·tive
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Nine letters with repeated 'e' and 't' - watch for triple letters
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Worth 14 points; multiple repeated letters help clear common tiles
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