RECOUPING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of RECOUPING
To make back, as an investment.
"He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested."
To recover from an error.
To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.
"A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction."
Examples of RECOUPING in a Sentence
- "He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested."
- "A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction."
Word Details
Is RECOUPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECOUPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECOUPING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECOUPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | o | u | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECOUPING
100 words from the letters in RECOUPING
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How to Use RECOUPING in Word Games
RECOUPING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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