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Retractor
r 1e 1t 1r 1a 1c 3t 1o 1r 1
About 3 syllables
noun · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retractor mean?
noun
surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
Is RETRACTOR a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is RETRACTOR worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETRACTOR
Best shorter words top 30 of 175
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Words that end like RETRACTOR
Common words that share the ending -ACTOR, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ACTORRetractor: quick answers
Is RETRACTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETRACTOR is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETRACTOR worth?
RETRACTOR scores 11 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retractor mean?
As a noun, retractor means “surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision”.
What words can you make with the letters in RETRACTOR?
You can make 175 shorter words from RETRACTOR, such as RETROACT, ACROTER, CREATOR, REACTOR. See the full list.