Reticent has 8 synonyms including reserved, taciturn, restrained. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with reticent by meaning or context.
Reticent contains 8 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 5 consonants (R, T, C, N). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Reticent scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. As a 8-letter word, reticent can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-effacing | 24 | 28 | 13 |
| undemonstrative | 21 | 26 | 15 |
| untalkative | 18 | 22 | 11 |
| unassertive | 14 | 17 | 11 |
| unemotional | 13 | 18 | 11 |
The most common synonyms for reticent are reserved, taciturn, restrained, unemotional, self-effacing. In total, there are 8 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Reticent does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, reticent is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Reticent has 8 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 5 consonants (R, T, C, N).