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Retrospectively
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About 5 syllables
adverb · 15 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does retrospectively mean?
adverb
in a manner contemplative of past events
“retrospectively, he seems like a great artist”
Is RETROSPECTIVELY 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 RETROSPECTIVELY worth?
Scrabble
25 ptsWords With Friends
28 ptsWordfeud
27 ptsNYT Crossplay
28 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RETROSPECTIVELY
Best shorter words top 30 of 2577
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See all 2577 words made from RETROSPECTIVELY Words that end like RETROSPECTIVELY
Common words that share the ending -ELY, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ELY Retrospectively: quick answers
Is RETROSPECTIVELY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RETROSPECTIVELY is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 25 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RETROSPECTIVELY worth?
RETROSPECTIVELY scores 25 points in Scrabble, 28 in Words With Friends, 27 in Wordfeud and 28 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does retrospectively mean?
As an adverb, retrospectively means “in a manner contemplative of past events”.
What words can you make with the letters in RETROSPECTIVELY?
You can make 2577 shorter words from RETROSPECTIVELY, such as PROTECTIVELY, RESPECTIVELY, RECEPTIVELY, ELECTROTYPERS. See the full list.