How many points is RETRO worth in Scrabble?

RETRO is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETRO?

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

Can you add a letter to RETRO?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETROD. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RETRO

5 pts

RETRO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. RETRO means "a rocket on a spacecraft that produces thrust in a direction opposite to the line of flight".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹɛ.tɹoʊ/

noun

Past fashions or trends.

adjective

Of, or relating to, the past, past times, or the way things were.
Affecting things past; retroactive, ex post facto.

noun

A small rocket engine on a larger rocket or spacecraft, designed to slow or reverse its motion.

Synonyms: retro

noun

An exhibition of works from an extended period of an artist's activity.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a rocket on a spacecraft that produces thrust in a direction opposite to the line of flight

In a sentence: "The retro is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RETRO. It scores 5 points.

Word forms

RETROS6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after RETRO. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

RETROD7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in RETRO, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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RETRO Scrabble FAQ

Is RETRO a Scrabble word?: RETRO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does RETRO mean?: a rocket on a spacecraft that produces thrust in a direction opposite to the line of flight
How do you use RETRO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The retro is noted."
How many points is RETRO worth in Scrabble?: RETRO is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETRO?: RETRO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETRO?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETROD. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.