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Is RECUPERATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECUPERATE mean?

  1. verb

    regain or make up for

    “recuperate one's losses”

  2. verb

    regain a former condition after a financial loss

    “We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90”

  3. verb

    restore to good health or strength

  4. verb

    get over an illness or shock

    “The patient is recuperating”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

10

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + U (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 RECUPERATE

Single letters that turn RECUPERATE 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

Words you can make from RECUPERATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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