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Retrench

Yes, retrench is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does retrench mean?

verb

  1. tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
  2. make a reduction, as in one's workforce The company had to retrench

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of retrench

Words you can make from retrench

Unscramble RETRENCH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retrench a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retrench 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 retrench worth in Scrabble?

Retrench is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retrench mean?

Retrench means: tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.