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Is RETRIEVAL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETRIEVAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETRIEVAL mean?

  1. noun

    (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory

  2. noun

    the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory

    “my retrieval of people's names is very poor”

  3. noun

    the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + I (1) + E (1) + V (4) + A (1) + L (1) = 12 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 RETRIEVAL

Single letters that turn RETRIEVAL 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 RETRIEVAL

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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