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Retroactive

Yes, retroactive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does retroactive mean?

adjective

  1. descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously
  2. affecting things past retroactive tax increase

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for retroactive

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of retroactive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RETROACTIVE.

Words you can make from retroactive

Unscramble RETROACTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is retroactive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Retroactive 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 retroactive worth in Scrabble?

Retroactive is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does retroactive mean?

Retroactive means: descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on the effects of events or stimuli or process that occurred previously.