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Retaliate

Yes, retaliate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does retaliate mean?

verb

  1. take revenge for a perceived wrong He wants to avenge the murder of his brother
  2. make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil The Empire strikes back

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for retaliate

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants5 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of retaliate

Words you can make from retaliate

Unscramble RETALIATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retaliate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retaliate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is retaliate worth in Scrabble?

Retaliate is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retaliate mean?

Retaliate means: take revenge for a perceived wrong.