retreat
retreat is a valid 7-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
What does retreat mean?
Move back.
Move away, as for privacy.
“The Pope retreats to Castelgondolfo every summer”
Pull back or move away or backward.
Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity.
The act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant).
An area where you can be alone.
Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation.
“the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity”
A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet.
(military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset.
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat.
“the disorderly retreat of French troops”