Dictionary
Retroflection
r 1e 1t 1r 1o 1f 4l 1e 1c 3t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 13 letters · Rare
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retroflection mean?
noun
a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
“retroversion of the uterus”
Synonymsretroversionretroflexion
an articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
Synonymsretroflexion
the act of bending backward
Synonymsretroflexion
Is RETROFLECTION 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 RETROFLECTION worth?
Scrabble
18 ptsWords With Friends
21 ptsWordfeud
19 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETROFLECTION
Best shorter words top 30 of 924
reflection 15confiteor 14confrerie 14fernticle 14inflector 14refection 14reflector 14reinforce 14confetti 13confetto 13confrere 13cornloft 13enforcer 13flection 13florence 13frenetic 13infecter 13infector 13intercooler 13reconfer 13reinfect 13renforce 13telferic 13coinfer 12conifer 12crinolette 12crofter 12enforce 12fiercer 12inflect 12
See all 924 words made from RETROFLECTION Hooks for RETROFLECTION
Add one letter to the front or back of RETROFLECTION to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like RETROFLECTION
Common words that share the ending -ECTION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
intersectionrecollectionresurrectionindirectionimperfectioninsurrectioninterjectionmisdirectionredirectionvivisectioncollectionconnectioncorrectionprotectionreflectiondirectionobjectionselectionelectionsectioninspectionperfectionprojectionaffection
All words ending in -ECTION Retroflection: quick answers
Is RETROFLECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETROFLECTION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 18 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETROFLECTION worth?
RETROFLECTION scores 18 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends, 19 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retroflection mean?
As a noun, retroflection means “a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in RETROFLECTION?
You can make 924 shorter words from RETROFLECTION, such as REFLECTION, CONFITEOR, CONFRERIE, FERNTICLE. See the full list.