How many points is RETRACTOR worth in Scrabble?

RETRACTOR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETRACTOR?

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

Can you add a letter to RETRACTOR?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RETRACTOR

11 pts

RETRACTOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. RETRACTOR means "any of various muscles that retract an organ or part".

Meaning & examples

/ɹɪˈtɹæktə/

noun

One who, or that which, retracts.
In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.
A chess puzzle in which a number of moves are retracted and the solver is challenged to reach an alternate outcome.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

any of various muscles that retract an organ or part

In a sentence: "The retractor is noted."

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Back hooks

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

RETRACTORS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

RETRACTOR Scrabble FAQ

Is RETRACTOR a Scrabble word?: RETRACTOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does RETRACTOR mean?: any of various muscles that retract an organ or part
How do you use RETRACTOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The retractor is noted."
How many points is RETRACTOR worth in Scrabble?: RETRACTOR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETRACTOR?: RETRACTOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETRACTOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETRACTORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.