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RETREATING

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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Definition of RETREATING

verb

To treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently.

verb

To apply treatment to (an injury, a surface, etc.) again

verb

To withdraw from a position, go back.

verb

(of a glacier) To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.

verb

To slope back.

"a retreating forehead"

noun

The act of moving back from something; a retreat.

Examples of RETREATING in a Sentence

  • "a retreating forehead"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is RETREATING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 retreating Total
Scrabble 1111111112 11
WWF 1111111123 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RETREATING

100 words from the letters in RETREATING

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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Frequently Asked Questions About RETREATING

What does RETREATING mean?
RETREATING is a verb. To treat or deal with (a topic) again or differently.
Is RETREATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RETREATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RETREATING worth in Scrabble?
RETREATING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RETREATING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RETREATING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.