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RETIRING

/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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Unscramble RETIRING Find Scrabble words

Definition of RETIRING

verb

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

verb

(sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.

verb

To cease use or production of something.

"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."

verb

To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.

noun

Retirement

adjective

Introverted, liking privacy and seclusion.

"I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring."

Examples of RETIRING in a Sentence

  • "Having made a large fortune, he retired."
  • "The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
  • "I don't really know him well, since he's so shy and retiring."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is RETIRING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: RETIRING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RETIRING

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

Letter retiring Total
Scrabble 11111112 9
WWF 11111123 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETIRING

90 words from the letters in RETIRING

7-letter words

girnier 8/10 UK igniter 8/10 USUKWWF tiering 8/10 USUKWWF tigrine 8/10 UK tirring 8/10 UK

6-letter words

girnie 7/9 UK erring 7/9 USUKWWF girner 7/9 UK ringer 7/9 USUKWWF ignite 7/9 USUKWWF tieing 7/9 USUKWWF engirt 7/9 USUKWWF tiring 7/9 USUKWWF intire 6/7 UK tinier 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

genii 6/8 USUKWWF reign 6/8 USUKWWF renig 6/8 USUKWWF iring 6/8 USUKWWF rerig 6/7 USUKWWF tinge 6/8 USUKWWF tiger 6/7 USUKWWF inert 5/6 USUKWWF inter 5/6 USUKWWF niter 5/6 USUKWWF nitre 5/6 USUKWWF trine 5/6 USUKWWF trier 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

gien 5/7 USUKWWF rgie 5/6 UK giri 5/6 UK girn 5/7 USUKWWF grin 5/7 USUKWWF ring 5/7 USUKWWF girr 5/6 UK gite 5/6 UK tige 5/6 UK gent 5/7 USUKWWF ting 5/7 USUKWWF girt 5/6 USUKWWF grit 5/6 USUKWWF trig 5/6 USUKWWF rein 4/5 USUKWWF rine 4/5 UK nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF inti 4/5 USUKWWF rite 4/4 USUKWWF tier 4/4 USUKWWF tire 4/4 USUKWWF trie 4/4 UK rent 4/5 USUKWWF tern 4/5 USUKWWF trin 4/5 UK tirr 4/4 UK

3-letter words

gie 4/5 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF erg 4/5 USUKWWF gre 4/5 UK reg 4/5 USWWF rig 4/5 USUKWWF get 4/5 USUKWWF teg 4/5 USUKWWF git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK ire 3/3 USUKWWF rei 3/3 USUKWWF ern 3/4 USUKWWF ren 3/4 UK rin 3/4 USUKWWF err 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF ert 3/3 UK ret 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

ge 3/4 UK en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use RETIRING in Word Games

RETIRING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RETIRING

What does RETIRING mean?
RETIRING is a verb. To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
Is RETIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETIRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETIRING worth in Scrabble?
RETIRING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETIRING?
You can make 90 words from the letters in RETIRING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.