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A curated list of 7-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to DET starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: details, detains, detects.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| details | 7 | 2 | |
| detains | 7 | 2 | |
| detects | 7 | 2 | |
| detente | 7 | 2 | |
| detents | 7 | 2 | |
| deterge | 7 | 2 | |
| detests | 7 | 2 | |
| deticks | 7 | 2 | |
| detinue | 7 | 2 | |
| detours | 7 | 2 | |
| detoxed | 7 | 3 | |
| detoxes | 7 | 3 | |
| detract | 7 | 2 | |
| detrain | 7 | 2 | |
| detrude | 7 | 2 |
Are DET-starting words common?
DET is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DET quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.