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RECESSIVE

9 letters · 3 syllables

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Definition of RECESSIVE

RECESSIVE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is RECESSIVE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RECESSIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: RECESSIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RECESSIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter recessive Total
Scrabble 113111141 14
WWF 114111151 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECESSIVE

100 words from the letters in RECESSIVE

How to Use RECESSIVE in Word Games

RECESSIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECESSIVE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RECESSIVE

What does RECESSIVE mean?
RECESSIVE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is RECESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RECESSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RECESSIVE worth in Scrabble?
RECESSIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RECESSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RECESSIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.