How many points is RETAINMENT worth in Scrabble?

RETAINMENT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETAINMENT?

RETAINMENT is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to RETAINMENT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETAINMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RETAINMENT

12 pts

RETAINMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. RETAINMENT is a verb form of retain. RETAIN means "keep in one's possession".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RETAINMENT is a verb form of retain. RETAIN means "keep in one's possession".

In a sentence: "They retainment."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RETAINMENT. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RETAIN6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after RETAINMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

RETAINMENTS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

RETAINMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is RETAINMENT a Scrabble word?: RETAINMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does RETAINMENT mean?: RETAINMENT is a verb form of retain. RETAIN means "keep in one's possession".
How do you use RETAINMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They retainment."
How many points is RETAINMENT worth in Scrabble?: RETAINMENT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETAINMENT?: RETAINMENT is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETAINMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETAINMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.