How many points is RETICENCE worth in Scrabble?

RETICENCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETICENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to RETICENCE?

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

Scrabble

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RETICENCE

13 pts

RETICENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. RETICENCE is a adjective form of reticent. RETICENT means "uncommunicative, reserved".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛtɪs(ə)ns/

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Pronunciation: /-ɾə-/

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noun

An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).

Synonyms: reticence

noun

Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; an instance of acting in this manner.
A silent and reserved nature.
Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something.

Synonyms: disinclination, hesitation, introversion, reservation, reserve, taciturnity

Antonyms: ostentation

verb

To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore.

Synonyms: pass over

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RETICENCE is a adjective form of reticent. RETICENT means "uncommunicative, reserved".

In a sentence: "It is reticence."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RETICENT10 pts

Back hooks

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

RETICENCES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

RETICENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is RETICENCE a Scrabble word?: RETICENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does RETICENCE mean?: RETICENCE is a adjective form of reticent. RETICENT means "uncommunicative, reserved".
How do you use RETICENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is reticence."
How many points is RETICENCE worth in Scrabble?: RETICENCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETICENCE?: RETICENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETICENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETICENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.