RETRACTING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of RETRACTING
To pull back inside.
"An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."
To draw back; to draw up.
"A cat can retract its claws."
To take back or withdraw something one has said.
"I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me."
Examples of RETRACTING in a Sentence
- "An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."
- "A cat can retract its claws."
- "I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me."
Word Details
Is RETRACTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETRACTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RETRACTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETRACTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | r | a | c | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETRACTING
100 words from the letters in RETRACTING
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How to Use RETRACTING in Word Games
RETRACTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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