Definition of detains

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• detains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• detains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• detains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of detains

• cause to be slowed down or delayed (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. delay
  2. hold up
• deprive of freedom; take into confinement (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. confine
• stop or halt (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. delay
  2. stay

See definition of detains in Merriam Webster