Retted

6 lettersverbrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of ret, meaning soaked plant fibres such as flax or hemp in liquid to loosen them from the woody tissue.

“The harvested flax was retted in the stream for several days before processing.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ret·ted

Related Words

Synonyms

soakedsteepedmacerated

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Double T before the -ED ending, RE- prefix with a short vowel

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 7 points, double T is board-friendly and the word is valid in most dictionaries

Words Related to Retted

Words one letter different

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

betted fetted jetted letted netted petted ratted rented rested retied rotted rutted vetted wetted

Words you can make from Retted

Shorter words formed from the letters in “retted”.

deter dette treed deer dere dree rede reed rete teed tree

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

fretted treated

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with R 6-letter words ending with D All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up retted in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free