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Is RECESSION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECESSION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECESSION mean?

  1. noun

    the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year

  2. noun

    a small concavity

  3. noun

    the withdrawal of the clergy and choir from the chancel to the vestry at the end of a church service

  4. noun

    the act of ceding back

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 11 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 RECESSION

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

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Words you can make from RECESSION

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