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RETRIEVES

9 letters

✓ IT'S A WORD
TWL06 ✓ SOWPODS ✓ ENABLE1 ✓
Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 18 pts

RETRIEVES is a valid 9-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 18 in Super Big Boggle.

RETRIEVES root RETRIEVE-s

verb
  1. transitiveTo regain or get back something.
    • to retrieve one's character or independence; to retrieve a thrown ball
  2. transitiveTo rescue (a creature).
  3. transitiveTo salvage something
  4. transitiveTo remedy or rectify something.
  5. transitiveTo remember or recall something.
  6. transitiveTo fetch or carry back something, especially (computing) a file or data record.
  7. transitiveTo fetch and bring in game.
    • The cook doesn't care what's shot, only what's actually retrieved.
  8. intransitiveTo fetch and bring in game systematically.
    • Dog breeds called 'retrievers' were selected for retrieving.
  9. intransitiveTo fetch or carry back systematically, notably as a game.
    • Most dogs love retrieving, regardless of what object is thrown.
  10. transitiveTo make a difficult but successful return of the ball.
  11. obsoleteTo remedy the evil consequence of, to repair (a loss or damage).
noun
  1. A retrieval.
  2. The return of a difficult ball.
  3. obsoleteA seeking again; a discovery.
  4. obsoleteThe recovery of game once sprung.