Retractor
/ɹɪˈtɹæktə/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts9 letters
Definition of Retractor
noun
- One who, or that which, retracts.
- In breech-loading firearms, a device for withdrawing a cartridge shell from the barrel.
- A chess puzzle in which a number of moves are retracted and the solver is challenged to reach an alternate outcome.
- A surgical instrument used to hold apart the edges of an incision or wound.
- A bandage to protect soft parts of the body from injury by a surgical saw.
Anagrams of Retractor
No exact anagrams found for "retractor". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
r1
e1
t1
r1
a1
c3
t1
o1
r1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Retractor
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 "Retractor"
Retractor is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Retractor" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "retractor" is a medium-scoring word.