RETOUCH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹɪˈtʌtʃ//
verb
- (transitive) To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws."For time ſhall with his ready pencil ſtand; Retouch your figures with his ripening hand; Mellow your colors, and imbrown the teint; Add every grace, which time alone can grant; To future ages ſhall your fame convey, And give more beauties than he takes away."
- (transitive) To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.
- (archaeology) To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'RETOUCH'?
The word RETOUCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
R1
E1
T1
O1
U1
C3
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RETOUCH'?
The word RETOUCH is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
R1
E1
T1
O1
U2
C4
H3
Total: 13 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.