RETREATING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of RETREATING
To treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently.
To apply treatment to (an injury, a surface, etc.) again
To withdraw from a position, go back.
(of a glacier) To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.
To slope back.
"a retreating forehead"
The act of moving back from something; a retreat.
Examples of RETREATING in a Sentence
- "a retreating forehead"
Word Details
Is RETREATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RETREATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RETREATING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RETREATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | t | r | e | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETREATING
100 words from the letters in RETREATING
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How to Use RETREATING in Word Games
RETREATING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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