How many points is RETRENCHMENT worth in Scrabble?

RETRENCHMENT is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETRENCHMENT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

19 pts

RETRENCHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. RETRENCHMENT means "cutting down on; reduction in amount of".

/ɹɪˈtɹɛn(t)ʃm(ə)nt/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈtɹɛn(t)ʃm(ə)nt/

Synonyms: cutting down, diminution, lessening

A defensive work constructed within a fortification to make it more defensible by allowing defenders to retreat into and fight from it even after the enemy has taken the outer work.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

cutting down on; reduction in amount of

In a sentence: "The retrenchment is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RETRENCHMENT. It scores 19 points.

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

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

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Is RETRENCHMENT a Scrabble word?: RETRENCHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does RETRENCHMENT mean?: cutting down on; reduction in amount of
How do you use RETRENCHMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The retrenchment is noted."
How many points is RETRENCHMENT worth in Scrabble?: RETRENCHMENT is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETRENCHMENT?: RETRENCHMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETRENCHMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETRENCHMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.