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Is RECTA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECTA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECTA mean?

Recta is a form of RECTUM.

  1. noun

    the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
8
Letters
5

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + A (1) = 7 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 RECTA

Single letters that turn RECTA 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

Anagrams of RECTA

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RECTA

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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