Detects

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular of detect: to discover or identify the presence or existence of something.

“The sensor detects minute changes in air pressure with remarkable accuracy.”

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Synonyms

discoversidentifies finds spots senses

Antonyms

missesoverlooks

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double T in the middle and ends in -ECTS, the repeated T is an important clue to target

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with the double T and C contributing, the C scores 3 for a modest bonus

Words Related to Detects

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “detects” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

defects dejects detents detests

Words you can make from Detects

Shorter words formed from the letters in “detects”.

detect detest tested cedes ceste cetes dette dsect dtset steed teest cede cees cest cete dees desc sect seed sett stet teds teed tees

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