RECLUSE
/ɹɪˈkluːs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of RECLUSE
A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit
The place where a recluse dwells; a place of isolation or seclusion
A brown recluse spider
To shut; to seclude
Sequestered; secluded, isolated
"a recluse monk or hermit"
Hidden, secret
Examples of RECLUSE in a Sentence
- "a recluse monk or hermit"
Word Details
Is RECLUSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECLUSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RECLUSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for RECLUSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | l | u | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECLUSE
100 words from the letters in RECLUSE
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How to Use RECLUSE in Word Games
RECLUSE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since RECLUSE 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 RECLUSE to find 100 additional valid words.