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Retiring

Yes, retiring is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does retiring mean?

adjective

  1. not arrogant or presuming unassuming to a fault, skeptical about the value of his work
  2. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office a retiring member of the board
  3. reluctant to draw attention to yourself

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for retiring

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of retiring

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RETIRING.

Words you can make from retiring

Unscramble RETIRING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retiring a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retiring 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 retiring worth in Scrabble?

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

What does retiring mean?

Retiring means: not arrogant or presuming.