RETRIEVE
8-letter word
RETRIEVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is RETRIEVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — RETRIEVE has 8 |
| 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 RETRIEVE Mean?
get or find back
RETRIEVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
RETRIEVE — Word Stats
Is RETRIEVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — RETRIEVE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in RETRIEVE are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is RETRIEVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — RETRIEVE scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RETRIEVE scores 12 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is RETRIEVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — RETRIEVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETRIEVE has 8 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 RETRIEVE's letters: EERIE · EVERT · EVITE · REEVE · REIVE · REREE
Is RETRIEVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — RETRIEVE 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 RETRIEVE:
R______________ER______E Is RETRIEVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — RETRIEVE 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within RETRIEVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From RETRIEVE
Shorter words hidden in RETRIEVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within RETRIEVE →Anagrams of RETRIEVE
No perfect anagrams exist for RETRIEVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RETRIEVE
Is RETRIEVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETRIEVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is RETRIEVE in Scrabble?
RETRIEVE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is RETRIEVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RETRIEVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does RETRIEVE mean?
RETRIEVE: get or find back
Can RETRIEVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RETRIEVE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from RETRIEVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RETRIEVE's letters. Short words like EE, ER, ET can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does RETRIEVE have any anagrams?
No. RETRIEVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is RETRIEVE in the dictionary?
Yes. RETRIEVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.