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Is RETREAT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETREAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETREAT mean?

  1. verb

    pull back or move away or backward

    “The enemy withdrew”

  2. noun

    (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

    “the disorderly retreat of French troops”

  3. noun

    a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet

  4. noun

    (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) = 7 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 RETREAT

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

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Anagrams of RETREAT

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Words you can make from RETREAT

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