How many points is RETARDS worth in Scrabble?

RETARDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETARDS?

RETARDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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RETARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RETARDS is a verb form of retard. RETARD means "to slow the progress of".

Retardation; delay.
A slowing down of the tempo; a ritardando.
A person with mental retardation.
Example: The retard in our class needs special help.

Synonyms: idiot, imbecile, learning difficulties, mental deficient, moron, retarded, tard, delay

To keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress
Example: retard the march of an army
To put off; to postpone.
Example: to retard a rupture between nations
To be slow or dilatory to perform (something).

Synonyms: decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up, hinder, postpone, put off, reluctant

Antonyms: accelerate, speed, speed up, come forward

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

RETARDS is a verb form of retard. RETARD means "to slow the progress of".

In a sentence: "They retards."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RETARDS. It scores 8 points.

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Is RETARDS a Scrabble word?: RETARDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RETARDS mean?: RETARDS is a verb form of retard. RETARD means "to slow the progress of".
How do you use RETARDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They retards."
How many points is RETARDS worth in Scrabble?: RETARDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETARDS?: RETARDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).