Detect

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To discover or identify the presence of something hidden or hard to see.

“The scanner can detect metal objects in luggage.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈtɛkt/

Syllables

de·tect

Related Words

Synonyms

discover identify spot

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double T and E with D, C; -ECT ending pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; C and double T provide decent value.

Words Related to Detect

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “detect” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

defect deject detent detest

Words you can make from Detect

Shorter words formed from the letters in “detect”.

dette cede cete teed

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “detect”.

detects

Longer words starting with Detect

Words that begin with “detect”.

detects detected detector detection detective

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