RECLINE
/ɹəˈklaɪn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of RECLINE
A mechanism for lowering the back of a seat to support a less upright position; Also, the action of lowering the back using such a mechanism.
To cause to lean back; to bend back.
To put in a resting position.
"She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
To lean back.
"to recline against a wall"
Examples of RECLINE in a Sentence
- "She reclined her arms on the table and sighed."
- "to recline against a wall"
Word Details
Is RECLINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECLINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RECLINE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for RECLINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | l | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECLINE
67 words from the letters in RECLINE
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How to Use RECLINE in Word Games
RECLINE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RECLINE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RECLINE to find 67 additional valid words.