detent

1. A catch or lever that locks the movement of one part of a mechanism.

2. A device (as a catch, dog, or spring-operated ball) for positioning and holding one mechanical part in relation to another in a manner such that the device can be released by force applied to one of the parts.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
netted	7	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
te	2
de	3
ed	3
en	2
et	2
ne	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
end	4
tee	3
ted	4
ten	3
tet	3
net	3
nee	3
den	4
dee	4

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
need	5
teed	5
teen	4
tend	5
tent	4
nett	4
dent	5
dene	5
deet	5

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
tenet	5

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
netted	7
detent	7
tented	7