RECOGNISANCE
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of RECOGNISANCE
A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
"The defendant was released on his own recognizance."
A token; a symbol; a pledge.
Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.
Examples of RECOGNISANCE in a Sentence
- "The defendant was released on his own recognizance."
Word Details
Is RECOGNISANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECOGNISANCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECOGNISANCE uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECOGNISANCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | o | g | n | i | s | a | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECOGNISANCE
100 words from the letters in RECOGNISANCE
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How to Use RECOGNISANCE in Word Games
RECOGNISANCE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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