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Is RETRENCHMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETRENCHMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETRENCHMENT mean?

  1. noun

    entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense

  2. noun

    the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

12

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + H (4) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 19 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 RETRENCHMENT

Single letters that turn RETRENCHMENT 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 RETRENCHMENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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