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Is RETROSPECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETROSPECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETROSPECT mean?

  1. noun

    contemplation of things past

    “in retrospect”

  2. verb

    look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

    “she reviewed her achievements with pride”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
10

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 14 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 RETROSPECT

Single letters that turn RETROSPECT 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

Anagrams of RETROSPECT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RETROSPECT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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