How many points is RITENUTO worth in Scrabble?

RITENUTO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RITENUTO?

RITENUTO is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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8 pts

RITENUTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RITENUTO means "held back momentarily".

(of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace.

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

held back momentarily

In a sentence: "They did it ritenuto."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RITENUTO. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is RITENUTO a Scrabble word?: RITENUTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RITENUTO mean?: held back momentarily
How do you use RITENUTO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it ritenuto."
How many points is RITENUTO worth in Scrabble?: RITENUTO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RITENUTO?: RITENUTO is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RITENUTO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RITENUTOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.