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Is RETROGRADING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETROGRADING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETROGRADING mean?

Retrograding is a form of RETROGRADE.

  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

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
12

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + G (2) + R (1) + A (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 15 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 RETROGRADING

RETROGRADING has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from RETROGRADING

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