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Retroflexion
r 1e 1t 1r 1o 1f 4l 1e 1x 8i 1o 1n 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 12 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retroflexion mean?
noun
a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
“retroversion of the uterus”
Synonymsretroversionretroflection
an articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
Synonymsretroflection
the act of bending backward
Synonymsretroflection
Is RETROFLEXION 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 RETROFLEXION worth?
Scrabble
22 ptsWords With Friends
24 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETROFLEXION
Best shorter words top 30 of 564
reflexion 19retroflex 19flexion 17flexor 16fornix 16foxier 16orifex 16reflex 16enfix 15exertion 15exterior 15fixer 15flexo 15forex 15foxie 15interrex 15refix 15fixt 14flex 14flix 14exiler 13extern 13extine 13fix 13fox 13rexine 13toxine 13exert 12exile 12exine 12
See all 564 words made from RETROFLEXION Hooks for RETROFLEXION
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Words that end like RETROFLEXION
Common words that share the ending -EXION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EXIONRetroflexion: quick answers
Is RETROFLEXION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETROFLEXION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 22 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETROFLEXION worth?
RETROFLEXION scores 22 points in Scrabble, 24 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retroflexion mean?
As a noun, retroflexion 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 RETROFLEXION?
You can make 564 shorter words from RETROFLEXION, such as REFLEXION, RETROFLEX, FLEXION, FLEXOR. See the full list.