How many points is RETRACT worth in Scrabble?

RETRACT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETRACT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

RETRACT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. RETRACT means "withdraw (a statement etc)".

/ɹəˈtɹækt/

Pronunciation

To pull back inside.
Example: An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.
To draw back; to draw up.
Example: A cat can retract its claws.
To take back or withdraw something one has said.
Example: I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.

Synonyms: take back, withcall, withdraw

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

withdraw (a statement etc)

In a sentence: "They retract."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RETRACT. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is RETRACT a Scrabble word?: RETRACT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does RETRACT mean?: withdraw (a statement etc)
How do you use RETRACT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They retract."
How many points is RETRACT worth in Scrabble?: RETRACT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETRACT?: RETRACT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETRACT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETRACTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.