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Is RECYCLING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RECYCLING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RECYCLING mean?

  1. noun

    used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products

    “Every Monday, we put our recycling out on the curb for pick-up”

  2. noun

    the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + Y (4) + C (3) + L (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 RECYCLING

Single letters that turn RECYCLING 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

Words you can make from RECYCLING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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