Retort
/ɹɪˈtɔːt/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:6 pts6 letters
Definition of Retort
verb
- To say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation.
- To make a remark which reverses an argument upon its originator; to return, as an argument, accusation, censure, or incivility.
"to retort the charge of vanity"
- To bend or curve back.
"a retorted line"
- To throw back; to reverberate; to reflect.
Anagrams of Retort
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
r1
e1
t1
o1
r1
t1
Total: 6 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Retort"
Retort is a 6-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "retort" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Retort" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retort" is a low-scoring word.