Receding has 5 synonyms including low, recession, retiring. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with receding by meaning or context.
Receding contains 8 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 5 consonants (R, C, D, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Receding scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. As a 8-letter word, receding can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 5 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| recession | 11 | 13 | 9 |
| retreating | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| fadeout | 11 | 12 | 7 |
| retiring | 9 | 11 | 8 |
| low | 6 | 7 | 3 |
The most common synonyms for receding are low, recession, retiring, retreating, fadeout. In total, there are 5 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Receding does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, receding is a valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Receding has 8 letters: 3 vowels (E, I) and 5 consonants (R, C, D, N, G).