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RETARDS

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of RETARDS

noun

Retardation; delay.

noun

A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.

noun

A person with mental retardation.

"The retard in our class needs special help."

verb

To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress

"retard the march of an army"

verb

To put off; to postpone.

"to retard a rupture between nations"

verb

To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).

Antonyms of RETARDS

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of RETARDS in a Sentence

  • "The retard in our class needs special help."
  • "retard the march of an army"
  • "to retard a rupture between nations"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is RETARDS a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RETARDS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for RETARDS

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

Letter retards Total
Scrabble 1111121 8
WWF 1111121 8

Anagrams of RETARDS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETARDS

100 words from the letters in RETARDS

How to Use RETARDS in Word Games

RETARDS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since RETARDS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About RETARDS

What does RETARDS mean?
RETARDS is a noun. Retardation; delay.
Is RETARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETARDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETARDS worth in Scrabble?
RETARDS is worth 8 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 RETARDS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETARDS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RETARDS?
Synonyms of RETARDS include: idiot, imbecile, learning difficulties, mental deficient, moron, retarded. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of RETARDS?
The anagrams of RETARDS (words using the exact same letters) are: DARTERS, STARRED, TRADERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.