RECESSION
9-letter word
RECESSION is a valid Scrabble word
Is RECESSION Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — RECESSION has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does RECESSION Mean?
the state of the economy declines
RECESSION Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
RECESSION — Word Stats
Is RECESSION Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — RECESSION scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in RECESSION are C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is RECESSION Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — RECESSION scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RECESSION scores 13 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is RECESSION a Wordle Word?
❌ No — RECESSION cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RECESSION has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from RECESSION's letters: CENSE · CERES · CERIN · CEROS · CINES · CIONS
Is RECESSION Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — RECESSION is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for RECESSION:
R________________NR_______N Is RECESSION Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — RECESSION is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within RECESSION's letters.
Words You Can Make From RECESSION
Shorter words hidden in RECESSION's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within RECESSION →Anagrams of RECESSION
No perfect anagrams exist for RECESSION — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About RECESSION
Is RECESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RECESSION is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is RECESSION in Scrabble?
RECESSION scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is RECESSION valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RECESSION is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does RECESSION mean?
RECESSION: the state of the economy declines
Can RECESSION be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RECESSION has 9 letters.
What words can you make from RECESSION's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RECESSION's letters. Short words like CE, CO, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does RECESSION have any anagrams?
No. RECESSION has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is RECESSION in the dictionary?
Yes. RECESSION appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.