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Retentive

Yes, retentive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does retentive mean?

adjective

  1. good at remembering a retentive mind
  2. having the capacity to retain something
  3. having the power, capacity, or quality of retaining water soils retentive of moisture

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for retentive

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of retentive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RETENTIVE.

Words you can make from retentive

Unscramble RETENTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retentive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retentive 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 retentive worth in Scrabble?

Retentive is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retentive mean?

Retentive means: good at remembering.