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Is RECOGNITION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECOGNITION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECOGNITION mean?

  1. noun

    the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

    “the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work”

  2. noun

    the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

    “a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces”

  3. noun

    approval

    “give her recognition for trying”

  4. noun

    coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

    “a growing realization of the risk involved”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

11

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + O (1) + G (2) + N (1) + I (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 RECOGNITION

Single letters that turn RECOGNITION 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 RECOGNITION

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