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DETOX Short for detoxification; the process of removing toxic substances from the body.
Yes. DETOX is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 13 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends and 13 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | D | E | T | O | X | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| Words With Friends | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| Wordfeud | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
Detox is the shortened form of detoxification, referring to the process of removing toxic substances from the body. Medically, it specifically describes the period during which the body clears itself of drugs or alcohol, often under supervision to manage withdrawal symptoms.
In popular wellness culture, detox has expanded to include various diets, cleanses, and treatments claiming to remove undefined 'toxins' from the body. While the liver and kidneys naturally detoxify the body, the commercial detox industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar business.
For word game players, DETOX offers a common 5-letter word ending in X, making it valuable when X appears late in the game. Its everyday usage and straightforward spelling reduce the risk of challenges.
The word 'detox' emerged in the 1970s as a colloquial shortening of 'detoxification,' which itself comes from 'de-' (removal) + 'toxic' (poisonous) + '-ation.' The medical term 'detoxification' dates to the 1900s, but the shortened form coincided with the rise of rehabilitation culture.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of DETOX.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside DETOX: 18 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: DEXEXOXDOTETOEDDOEDOTODETEDTODDEDO. See all words from DETOX.