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Is RECOVER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECOVER mean?

  1. verb

    get or find back; recover the use of

    “She regained control of herself”

  2. verb

    get over an illness or shock

    “The patient is recuperating”

  3. verb

    regain a former condition after a financial loss

    “We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90”

  4. verb

    regain or make up for

    “recuperate one's losses”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
7

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + O (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (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 RECOVER

Single letters that turn RECOVER 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

Anagrams of RECOVER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RECOVER

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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