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Is RECAPITULATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECAPITULATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECAPITULATE mean?

  1. verb

    summarize briefly

    “Let's recapitulate the main ideas”

  2. verb

    repeat stages of evolutionary development during the embryonic phase of life

  3. verb

    repeat an earlier theme of a composition

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

12

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3) + I (1) + T (1) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 16 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 RECAPITULATE

Single letters that turn RECAPITULATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from RECAPITULATE

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