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Is RECIDIVIST a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECIDIVIST mean?

  1. noun

    someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

  2. noun

    someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + I (1) + D (2) + I (1) + V (4) + I (1) + S (1) + T (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 RECIDIVIST

Single letters that turn RECIDIVIST 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

Words you can make from RECIDIVIST

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