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DETECTIVES

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Detectives.

Detectives - as a noun

A police officer who investigates crimes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
investigator16police detectivetec5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
officer15police officerpoliceman15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigator16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The detectives were called to the crime scene to investigate the murder."
"My favorite TV show is about a group of detectives solving mysterious crimes."
"The detectives interrogated the suspect for hours, trying to get a confession."
"The detectives collected fingerprints from the scene to help identify the culprit."
"After weeks of investigation, the detectives finally uncovered the truth."
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Word Game Points

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

DETECTIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DETECTIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detectives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETECTIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DETECTIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detectives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETECTIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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