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detente
/deɪˈtɑnt/ · 7 letters · 4 distinct letters
- noun
the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
Why this word counts
- Where it comes from
- From the ENABLE word list, a public domain list made for word games.
- How common it is
- Used about once in every 6 million words.
- In the spelling bee
- Bonus word The ENABLE list is generous with rare words, so words found only there score as bonus words.