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Word: RETRIBUTIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 T 1 R 1 I 1 B 3 U 1 T 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /retหˆrษชbสŒtษชve/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of RETRIBUTIVE

Adjective
  1. Relating to retribution; retaliatory.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "retributive", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "retributive" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RETRIBUTIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
RETRIBUTIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is RETRIBUTIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, RETRIBUTIVE is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in RETRIBUTIVE? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in RETRIBUTIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RETRIBUTIVE:

  • # the retributive effect
  • # master of retributive
  • # playing with retributive
  • # in terms of retributive

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as RETRIBUTIVE:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of RETRIBUTIVE:

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Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of RETRIBUTIVE:

Similar Spelled Words

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