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RETAINING

9 letters · 3 syllables

R 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of RETAINING

RETAINING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is RETAINING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RETAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: RETAINING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RETAINING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter retaining Total
Scrabble 111111112 10
WWF 111112123 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETAINING

100 words from the letters in RETAINING

How to Use RETAINING in Word Games

RETAINING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RETAINING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RETAINING

What does RETAINING mean?
RETAINING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is RETAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETAINING worth in Scrabble?
RETAINING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETAINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.