1verb
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
“He retired at age 68”
01 Word definition
retire
6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants
Is RETIRE a word?
Yes. RETIRE is a 6-letter verb. go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-E-T-I-R-EHow do you spell RETIRE?
RETIRE contains 6 letters, begins with R, and ends with E.
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2verb
withdraw from active participation
“He retired from chess”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗withdraw
02 Letter breakdown
How is RETIRE spelled?
R1E2T3I4R5E6
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About RETIRE.
How do you spell RETIRE?
RETIRE is spelled R-E-T-I-R-E. It contains 6 letters.