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DETOUR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Detour.

Detour - as a noun

A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roundabout way

Detour - as a verb

Travel via a detour

Example Sentences

"We took a detour to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway."
"The road was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour."
"The hikers followed a detour that led them through a scenic trail."
"The signs directed us to take a detour around the flooded road."
"The detour added an extra 30 minutes to our travel time."
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Word Game Points

Is DETOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detour is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETOUR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DETOUR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detour is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETOUR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DETOUR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detour is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETOUR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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