RECIPROCATES
12 letters · 5 syllables · verb
Definition of RECIPROCATES
To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.
To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift.
"I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."
To move backwards and forwards, like a piston.
"A reciprocating engine."
Examples of RECIPROCATES in a Sentence
- "I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."
- "A reciprocating engine."
Word Details
Is RECIPROCATES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECIPROCATES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECIPROCATES uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECIPROCATES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | i | p | r | o | c | a | t | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECIPROCATES
100 words from the letters in RECIPROCATES
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How to Use RECIPROCATES in Word Games
RECIPROCATES is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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