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Is RETARDATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETARDATE is a valid word in US Scrabble, worth 10 points.It is not valid in UK Scrabble.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

Points

10

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Invalid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Definition

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Hooks for RETARDATE

Single letters that turn RETARDATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from RETARDATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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