Is “Deter” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DETER
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Deter
/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/
verb
1.To prevent something from happening.
2.To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
3.To distract someone from something.
Synonyms: dissuade