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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

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

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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