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RETAINS

7 letters · 2 syllables

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Definition of RETAINS

RETAINS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 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
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is RETAINS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RETAINS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for RETAINS

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

Letter retains Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1111121 8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETAINS

100 words from the letters in RETAINS

How to Use RETAINS in Word Games

RETAINS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since RETAINS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About RETAINS

What does RETAINS mean?
RETAINS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is RETAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETAINS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETAINS worth in Scrabble?
RETAINS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETAINS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETAINS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of RETAINS?
The anagrams of RETAINS (words using the exact same letters) are: ANESTRI, ANTSIER, NASTIER, RATINES, RESIANT, RETINAS, RETSINA, STAINER, STARNIE, STEARIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.