RETRACES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RETRACES
The period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.
To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
To go back over something, usually in an attempt of rediscovery.
"He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them."
Examples of RETRACES in a Sentence
- "He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them."
Word Details
Is RETRACES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETRACES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RETRACES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETRACES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | r | a | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Anagrams of RETRACES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETRACES
100 words from the letters in RETRACES
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How to Use RETRACES in Word Games
RETRACES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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