Retreat
7 lettersnoun/verbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To withdraw from a difficult or dangerous situation, or a quiet or secluded place where one can rest. It can refer to a military withdrawal or a peaceful withdrawal for reflection.
“The army was forced to retreat when they realised they were heavily outnumbered by enemy forces.”
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RE- prefix with double E and T; -EAT ending is distinctive
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Worth 7 points; useful for placing with common letter combinations
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