Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is RECEIVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECEIVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECEIVE mean?

  1. verb

    get something; come into possession of

    “receive payment”

  2. verb

    receive a specified treatment (abstract)

    “These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation”

  3. verb

    register (perceptual input)

    “pick up a signal”

  4. verb

    go through (mental or physical states or experiences)

    “get an idea”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + E (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 12 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 RECEIVE

Single letters that turn RECEIVE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from RECEIVE

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study RECEIVE and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.