RETENTIVE
9-letter word
RETENTIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is RETENTIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — RETENTIVE has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does RETENTIVE Mean?
good at remembering
RETENTIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
RETENTIVE — Word Stats
Is RETENTIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — RETENTIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in RETENTIVE are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is RETENTIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — RETENTIVE scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RETENTIVE scores 14 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is RETENTIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — RETENTIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETENTIVE 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 RETENTIVE's letters: EERIE · EETEN · ENTER · ENTRE · ENTTE · ERNIE
Is RETENTIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — RETENTIVE 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 RETENTIVE:
R________________ER_______E Is RETENTIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — RETENTIVE 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 RETENTIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From RETENTIVE
Shorter words hidden in RETENTIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within RETENTIVE →Anagrams of RETENTIVE
No perfect anagrams exist for RETENTIVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RETENTIVE
Is RETENTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETENTIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is RETENTIVE in Scrabble?
RETENTIVE scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is RETENTIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RETENTIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does RETENTIVE mean?
RETENTIVE: good at remembering
Can RETENTIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETENTIVE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from RETENTIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RETENTIVE's letters. Short words like EE, EN, ER can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does RETENTIVE have any anagrams?
No. RETENTIVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is RETENTIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. RETENTIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.