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Is RECAP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECAP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECAP mean?

  1. noun

    a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion

  2. noun

    a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads

  3. verb

    summarize briefly

    “Let's recapitulate the main ideas”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

5

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for RECAP

Single letters that turn RECAP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of RECAP

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RECAP

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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