RECOVERING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of RECOVERING
To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).
"After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."
To salvage, to extricate, to rescue (a thing or person)
"They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."
To replenish to, resume (a good state of mind or body).
"At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."
To cover again.
(roofing) To add a new roof membrane or steep-slope covering over an existing one.
The process or the instance of recovery.
Examples of RECOVERING in a Sentence
- "After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."
- "They recovered three of the explorers very much alive, then another, wracked with severe hypothermia, who was taken to hospital."
- "At the top of the hill I asked to stop for a few minutes to recover my strength."
Word Details
Is RECOVERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RECOVERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RECOVERING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RECOVERING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | c | o | v | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECOVERING
100 words from the letters in RECOVERING
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How to Use RECOVERING in Word Games
RECOVERING is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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