RECIDIVISM
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of RECIDIVISM
Committing new offenses after a crime committed in the past.
Chronic repetition of criminal or other antisocial behavior.
(by extension) Returning to a negative behavior after having stopped it for a period of time.
"alcohol(ic) recidivism"
Examples of RECIDIVISM in a Sentence
- "alcohol(ic) recidivism"
Word Details
Is RECIDIVISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECIDIVISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECIDIVISM uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECIDIVISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | i | d | i | v | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECIDIVISM
100 words from the letters in RECIDIVISM
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How to Use RECIDIVISM in Word Games
RECIDIVISM is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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