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Is RETROSPECTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETROSPECTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RETROSPECTION mean?

  1. noun

    reference to things past

    “the story begins with no introductory retrospections”

  2. noun

    memory for experiences that are past

    “some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

13

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + O (1) + S (1) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 17 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 RETROSPECTION

Single letters that turn RETROSPECTION 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 RETROSPECTION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RETROSPECTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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