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RETALIATION

11-letter noun • 11 Scrabble points • 13 WWF points

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Letters
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Vowels
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Consonants
11
Scrabble
13
WWF
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Anagrams

Definition of RETALIATION

RETALIATION is a valid 11-letter English noun recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 6 vowels and 5 consonants, with repeated letters: T (appearing 2 times), A (appearing 2 times), I (appearing 2 times). The vowel-heavy composition makes RETALIATION particularly useful when you need to use up excess vowels from your rack.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Noun
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Syllables
4 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
8 of 11 letters

RETALIATION has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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The 11 letters in RETALIATION break down into 6 vowels and 5 consonants. Repeated letters: T (×2), A (×2), I (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in RETALIATION is R, worth 1 point. Approximately 91% of the letters in RETALIATION are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With RETALIATION

These words share a similar ending pattern with RETALIATION, ending in -ION. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using RETALIATION in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

RETALIATION is worth 11 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (R = 1 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, RETALIATION earns 22 points.

Consider playing RETALIATION as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since RETALIATION contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, RETALIATION scores 13 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RETALIATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RETALIATION is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, RETALIATION is worth 11 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 13 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in RETALIATION?

RETALIATION contains 11 letters total: 6 vowels and 5 consonants. It uses 8 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does RETALIATION have?

RETALIATION has approximately 4 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with RETALIATION?

Words that share a similar ending sound with RETALIATION include: CHALAZION, SUFFIXION, COMMIXION, AFFLUXION, EFFLUXION. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in RETALIATION?

You can unscramble the letters in RETALIATION to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for RETALIATION to see every possible word you can create from these 11 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 11-Letter Words

These 11-letter words share a similar beginning with RETALIATION, starting with RE. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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