RECAPTURES
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RECAPTURES
The act of capturing again.
"The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news."
That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
The retroactive collection of taxes that were not collectible at the time.
To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.
"New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking."
Examples of RECAPTURES in a Sentence
- "The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news."
- "New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking."
Word Details
Is RECAPTURES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECAPTURES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECAPTURES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECAPTURES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | a | p | t | u | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECAPTURES
100 words from the letters in RECAPTURES
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How to Use RECAPTURES in Word Games
RECAPTURES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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