Retold

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of retell, meaning narrated or recounted something again.

“The legend was retold many times, gaining new details with each telling.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

re·told

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Synonyms

recountedrepeatednarrated

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

RE- prefix ending in -OLD, a recognisable consonant cluster

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points, the D at the end allows further extension

Words Related to Retold

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “retold” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

remold

Words you can make from Retold

Shorter words formed from the letters in “retold”.

doter lerot lored older orlet relot toled tored trode dero doer dole dolt dort dote elod leto lode lord lore ored redo rode roed

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “retold”.

droplet leotard toddler

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