detente

NOUN /deɪ'tɑnt/
7 LETTERS · STARTS WITH D

detente is a valid 7-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1T1E1N1T1E1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does detente mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

The easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations).