How many points is RETELLS worth in Scrabble?

RETELLS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETELLS?

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

Can you add a letter to RETELLS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RETELLS

7 pts

RETELLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. RETELLS is a verb form of retell. RETELL means "relate (a story, etc) again or differently".

Meaning & examples

verb

To tell again, often differently, what one has read or heard; to paraphrase.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RETELLS is a verb form of retell. RETELL means "relate (a story, etc) again or differently".

In a sentence: "They retells."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RETELLS. It scores 7 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RETELL6 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before RETELLS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PRETELLS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

RETELLS Scrabble FAQ

Is RETELLS a Scrabble word?: RETELLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does RETELLS mean?: RETELLS is a verb form of retell. RETELL means "relate (a story, etc) again or differently".
How do you use RETELLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They retells."
How many points is RETELLS worth in Scrabble?: RETELLS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETELLS?: RETELLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETELLS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRETELLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.