RECESSIVE
9-letter word
RECESSIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is RECESSIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — RECESSIVE 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 RECESSIVE Mean?
of or pertaining to a recession
an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
RECESSIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
RECESSIVE — Word Stats
Is RECESSIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — RECESSIVE scores 14 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in RECESSIVE are C (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is RECESSIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — RECESSIVE scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why RECESSIVE scores 16 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is RECESSIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — RECESSIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RECESSIVE 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 RECESSIVE's letters: CERES · CIRES · CREES · CRESS · CRIES · CRISS
Is RECESSIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — RECESSIVE 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 RECESSIVE:
R________________ER_______E Is RECESSIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — RECESSIVE 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 RECESSIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From RECESSIVE
Shorter words hidden in RECESSIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within RECESSIVE →Anagrams of RECESSIVE
These words use the exact same letters as RECESSIVE:
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Frequently Asked Questions About RECESSIVE
Is RECESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RECESSIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is RECESSIVE in Scrabble?
RECESSIVE scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is RECESSIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. RECESSIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does RECESSIVE mean?
RECESSIVE: of or pertaining to a recession
Can RECESSIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. RECESSIVE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from RECESSIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from RECESSIVE's letters. Short words like CE, CR, CS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does RECESSIVE have any anagrams?
Yes — RECESSIVE's letters can also spell: ECREVISSE.
Is RECESSIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. RECESSIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.