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Is RETELLING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETELLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETELLING mean?

Retelling is a form of RETELL.

  1. verb

    render verbally

    “recite a poem”

  2. verb

    make into fiction

    “The writer fictionalized the lives of his parents in his latest novel”

  3. verb

    to say, state, or perform again

    “She kept reiterating her request”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 10 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 RETELLING

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks1

Words you can make from RETELLING

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