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Is RETROGRADE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETROGRADE mean?

  1. verb

    move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies

  2. verb

    move in a direction contrary to the usual one

    “retrograding planets”

  3. verb

    move back

    “The glacier retrogrades”

  4. verb

    go back over

    “retrograde arguments”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + E (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 RETROGRADE

Single letters that turn RETROGRADE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from RETROGRADE

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