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Is RETIRING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETIRING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETIRING mean?

  1. adjective

    not arrogant or presuming

    “unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work”

  2. adjective

    of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

    “a retiring member of the board”

  3. adjective

    reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
8

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + I (1) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 9 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 RETIRING

RETIRING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from RETIRING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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