How many points is RETROGRADE worth in Scrabble?

RETROGRADE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RETROGRADE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

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RETROGRADE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. RETROGRADE means "going backwards".

/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/

Directed backwards, retreating; reverting, especially to an inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.
Example: retrograde ideas, morals, etc.
Counterproductive to a desired outcome.
(of a body orbiting another) In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.

A degenerate person.
The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last and what is played last in the original melody is played first.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

going backwards

In a sentence: "It is retrograde."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RETROGRADE. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is RETROGRADE a Scrabble word?: RETROGRADE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does RETROGRADE mean?: going backwards
How do you use RETROGRADE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is retrograde."
How many points is RETROGRADE worth in Scrabble?: RETROGRADE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RETROGRADE?: RETROGRADE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RETROGRADE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RETROGRADED, RETROGRADES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.