RETAINED
/ɹɪˈteɪnd/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
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Definition of RETAINED
verb
To keep in possession or use.
verb
To keep in one's pay or service.
verb
To employ by paying a retainer.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points
Is RETAINED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETAINED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts
Words With Friends — 10 pts
Tip: RETAINED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETAINED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | a | i | n | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETAINED
100 words from the letters in RETAINED
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
aedine
7/8
USUKWWF
diaene
7/8
UK
aeried
7/7
USUKWWF
dearie
7/7
USUKWWF
rediae
7/7
USUKWWF
deaner
7/8
UK
earned
7/8
USUKWWF
endear
7/8
USUKWWF
neared
7/8
USUKWWF
airned
7/8
UK
denari
7/8
UK
rained
7/8
USUKWWF
randie
7/8
UK
denier
7/8
USUKWWF
nereid
7/8
USUKWWF
reined
7/8
USUKWWF
renied
7/8
UK
ideate
7/7
USUKWWF
anteed
7/8
USUKWWF
detain
7/8
USUKWWF
nidate
7/8
UK
eident
7/8
UK
endite
7/8
USUKWWF
derate
7/7
USUKWWF
redate
7/7
USUKWWF
teared
7/7
USUKWWF
airted
7/7
USUKWWF
raited
7/7
UK
tirade
7/7
USUKWWF
dieter
7/7
USUKWWF
reedit
7/7
USUKWWF
retied
7/7
USUKWWF
tiered
7/7
USUKWWF
ardent
7/8
USUKWWF
endart
7/8
UK
ranted
7/8
USUKWWF
rented
7/8
USUKWWF
tender
7/8
USUKWWF
tendre
7/8
UK
terned
7/8
UK
indart
7/8
UK
rident
7/8
USUKWWF
tinder
7/8
USUKWWF
trined
7/8
USUKWWF
teniae
6/7
USUKWWF
entera
6/7
USUKWWF
neater
6/7
USUKWWF
ratine
6/7
USUKWWF
retain
6/7
USUKWWF
retina
6/7
USUKWWF
entire
6/7
USUKWWF
nerite
6/7
UK
retine
6/7
USUKWWF
triene
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
diene
6/7
USUKWWF
arede
6/6
UK
deare
6/6
UK
eared
6/6
USUKWWF
aider
6/6
USUKWWF
aired
6/6
USUKWWF
deair
6/6
USUKWWF
irade
6/6
USUKWWF
redia
6/6
USUKWWF
eider
6/6
USUKWWF
dearn
6/7
UK
denar
6/7
UK
redan
6/7
USUKWWF
ender
6/7
USUKWWF
erned
6/7
UK
dinar
6/7
USUKWWF
drain
6/7
USUKWWF
nadir
6/7
USUKWWF
ranid
6/7
USUKWWF
diner
6/7
USUKWWF
teade
6/6
UK
teaed
6/6
UK
edite
6/6
UK
anted
6/7
USUKWWF
daint
6/7
UK
idant
6/7
UK
teind
6/7
USUKWWF
tined
6/7
USUKWWF
dater
6/6
USUKWWF
derat
6/6
USUKWWF
rated
6/6
USUKWWF
tared
6/6
USUKWWF
trade
6/6
USUKWWF
tread
6/6
USUKWWF
deter
6/6
USUKWWF
treed
6/6
USUKWWF
triad
6/6
USUKWWF
tired
6/6
USUKWWF
How to Use RETAINED in Word Games
RETAINED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RETAINED to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RETAINED
What does RETAINED mean?
RETAINED is a verb. To keep in possession or use.
Is RETAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETAINED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETAINED worth in Scrabble?
RETAINED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETAINED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETAINED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RETAINED?
Synonyms of RETAINED include: keep. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of RETAINED?
The anagrams of RETAINED (words using the exact same letters) are: DETAINER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.