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Is RETARDATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETARDATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETARDATION mean?

  1. noun

    a decrease in rate of change

    “the deceleration of the arms race”

  2. noun

    the extent to which something is delayed or held back

  3. noun

    any agent that retards or delays or hinders

    “flame-retardant”

  4. noun

    lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

11

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (1) + D (2) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • 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.

Hooks for RETARDATION

Single letters that turn RETARDATION 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 RETARDATION

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