How many points is RITARDANDO worth in Scrabble?

RITARDANDO is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RITARDANDO?

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

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RITARDANDO

12 pts

RITARDANDO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. RITARDANDO means "a musical passage in which tempo is deliberately reduced".

Meaning & examples

noun

An instance of gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music.

adjective

Having a gradually decelerating tempo.

adverb

Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece.

Antonyms: accelerando

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a musical passage in which tempo is deliberately reduced

In a sentence: "The ritardando is noted."

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Letter Values

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RITARDANDO Scrabble FAQ

Is RITARDANDO a Scrabble word?: RITARDANDO is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does RITARDANDO mean?: a musical passage in which tempo is deliberately reduced
How do you use RITARDANDO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ritardando is noted."
How many points is RITARDANDO worth in Scrabble?: RITARDANDO is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RITARDANDO?: RITARDANDO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).