RETALIATORY
/ɹɪˈtælɪət(ə)ɹɪ/
11 letters · 5 syllables · adjective
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R
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Y
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Definition of RETALIATORY
adjective
Relating to or part of a retaliation.
"The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack."
Examples of RETALIATORY in a Sentence
- "The hostile forces were at an impasse; neither could attack with enough force and still defend against the retaliatory counterattack."
Word Details
Letters
11
Syllables
5
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points
Is RETALIATORY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETALIATORY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 14 pts
Tip: RETALIATORY uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETALIATORY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | a | l | i | a | t | o | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETALIATORY
100 words from the letters in RETALIATORY
10-letter words
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
irately
10/10
USUKWWF
reality
10/10
USUKWWF
tearily
10/10
USUKWWF
royalet
10/10
UK
orality
10/10
USUKWWF
retiary
10/9
USUKWWF
talayot
10/10
UK
rattily
10/10
UK
tartily
10/10
UK
littery
10/10
USUKWWF
tritely
10/10
USUKWWF
lottery
10/10
USUKWWF
rattery
10/9
UK
olearia
7/8
UK
areolar
7/8
USUKWWF
retiral
7/8
UK
retrial
7/8
USUKWWF
trailer
7/8
USUKWWF
aerator
7/7
USUKWWF
realtor
7/8
UK
relator
7/8
USUKWWF
arietta
7/7
USUKWWF
ratitae
7/7
UK
rattail
7/8
USUKWWF
tertial
7/8
USUKWWF
retotal
7/8
UK
tortile
7/8
USUKWWF
triolet
7/8
USUKWWF
tartare
7/7
UK
rattier
7/7
USUKWWF
retrait
7/7
UK
tartier
7/7
UK
rattler
7/8
USUKWWF
traitor
7/7
USUKWWF
6-letter words
aerily
9/9
USUKWWF
oilery
9/9
UK
rarely
9/9
USUKWWF
rearly
9/9
UK
tailye
9/9
UK
aliyot
9/9
USUKWWF
raiyat
9/8
UK
elytra
9/9
USUKWWF
lyrate
9/9
USUKWWF
raylet
9/9
UK
realty
9/9
USUKWWF
telary
9/9
UK
artily
9/9
USUKWWF
tilery
9/9
UK
troely
9/9
UK
artery
9/8
USUKWWF
rarity
9/8
USUKWWF
rotary
9/8
USUKWWF
riotry
9/8
UK
lyttae
9/9
USUKWWF
tylote
9/9
UK
tatary
9/8
UK
treaty
9/8
USUKWWF
yatter
9/8
USUKWWF
yttria
9/8
USUKWWF
rattly
9/9
USUKWWF
tartly
9/9
USUKWWF
tetryl
9/9
USUKWWF
trotyl
9/9
USUKWWF
aerial
6/7
USUKWWF
realia
6/7
USUKWWF
areola
6/7
USUKWWF
irreal
6/7
USUKWWF
railer
6/7
USUKWWF
rerail
6/7
UK
roarie
6/6
UK
atrial
6/7
USUKWWF
lariat
6/7
USUKWWF
latria
6/7
USUKWWF
retail
6/7
USUKWWF
retial
6/7
USUKWWF
tailer
6/7
USUKWWF
aortae
6/6
USUKWWF
aortal
6/7
USUKWWF
lorate
6/7
UK
rialto
6/7
USUKWWF
tailor
6/7
USUKWWF
loiter
6/7
USUKWWF
toiler
6/7
USUKWWF
errata
6/6
USUKWWF
artier
6/6
USUKWWF
irater
6/6
USUKWWF
How to Use RETALIATORY in Word Games
RETALIATORY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RETALIATORY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RETALIATORY
What does RETALIATORY mean?
RETALIATORY is a adjective. Relating to or part of a retaliation.
Is RETALIATORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETALIATORY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETALIATORY worth in Scrabble?
RETALIATORY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETALIATORY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETALIATORY. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RETALIATORY?
Synonyms of RETALIATORY include: punitive, retributive, vengeful. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.