RECESSED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of RECESSED
To inset into something, or to recede.
"Recess the screw so it does not stick out."
To take or declare a break.
"Class will recess for 20 minutes."
To appoint, with a recess appointment.
Set back; located in a hole, space, or opening.
Withdrawn; secluded
Having a recess or nook
Examples of RECESSED in a Sentence
- "Recess the screw so it does not stick out."
- "Class will recess for 20 minutes."
Word Details
Is RECESSED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECESSED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECESSED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECESSED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | e | s | s | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECESSED
100 words from the letters in RECESSED
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How to Use RECESSED in Word Games
RECESSED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECESSED to find 100 additional valid words.