Word: RETIRE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of RETIRE
- The act of retiring, or the state of being retired.
- A place to which one retires.
- A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back.
"At the retire, the cavalry fell back."
- To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
"Having made a large fortune, he retired."
- (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
- To cease use or production of something.
"The steamship made thousands of trips over several decades before it was retired by the shipping company."
- To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "retire" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "retire" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RETIRE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RETIRE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RETIRE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RETIRE:
- # the retire effect
- # master of retire
- # playing with retire
- # in terms of retire
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