RETARDENT

9-letter word

R 1
E 1
T 1
A 1
R 1
D 2
E 1
N 1
T 1
10 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
11 pts Words With Friends

RETARDENT is a valid Scrabble word

Is RETARDENT Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes10 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes10 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes11 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes10 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — RETARDENT has 9
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does RETARDENT Mean?

NOUN

any agent that retards or delays or hinders

RETARDENT Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

R 1
E 1
T 1
A 1
R 1
D 2
E 1
N 1
T 1
Scrabble total: 10 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 11 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers.

RETARDENT — Word Stats

Letters
9
Vowels
3
E, A, E
Consonants
6
Scrabble pts
10
WWF pts
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Back hook
RETARDENTS

Is RETARDENT Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — RETARDENT scores 10 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Is RETARDENT Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — RETARDENT scores 11 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RETARDENT scores 11 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.

Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.

R 1
E 1
T 1
A 1
R 1
D 2
E 1
N 2
T 1

Is RETARDENT a Wordle Word?

❌ No — RETARDENT cannot be a Wordle answer.

Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETARDENT has 9 letters.

These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited

5-letter Wordle words you can make from RETARDENT's letters: ADRET · ANDRE · ANTED · ANTRE · ARDER · AREND

Is RETARDENT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — RETARDENT is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.

Works in these crossword formats:

  • NYT Crossword — standard American grid
  • Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
  • Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
  • Acrostic — valid answer word

Useful crossword patterns for RETARDENT:

R________________TR_______T

Is RETARDENT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — RETARDENT is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.

Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle

Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within RETARDENT's letters.

Words You Can Make From RETARDENT

Shorter words hidden in RETARDENT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of RETARDENT

These words use the exact same letters as RETARDENT:

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Frequently Asked Questions About RETARDENT

Is RETARDENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. RETARDENT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is RETARDENT in Scrabble?

RETARDENT scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.

Is RETARDENT valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. RETARDENT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.

What does RETARDENT mean?

RETARDENT: any agent that retards or delays or hinders

Can RETARDENT be used in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETARDENT has 9 letters.

What words can you make from RETARDENT's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RETARDENT's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AN can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does RETARDENT have any anagrams?

Yes — RETARDENT's letters can also spell: TETRANDER.

Is RETARDENT in the dictionary?

Yes. RETARDENT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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