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Is RETORT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETORT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETORT mean?

  1. verb

    answer back

  2. noun

    a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

    “it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher”

  3. noun

    a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) = 6 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 RETORT

Single letters that turn RETORT 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

Anagrams of RETORT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RETORT

The 30 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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