Unscramble RECENT - 34 Words Found
We found 34 words by unscrambling the letters in RECENT. The highest scoring Scrabble word from RECENT is CENTER worth 8 points.
What does RECENT mean?
Having happened a short while ago.
Complete Definitions of Recent /ˈɹiːsənt/
Adjective
- Having happened a short while ago.
- Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.
- Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called. — “I met three recent graduates at the conference.”
- Particularly in geology, palaeontology, and astronomy: having occurred a relatively short time ago, but still potentially thousands or even millions of years ago.
- (capitalised as "Recent") Of the Holocene, particularly pre-21st century.
Synonyms: nudiustertian
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
34
Letter Count
6
Highest Scoring Word
CENTER
RECENT Scrabble Score
8 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for RECENT
Vowels
2 (E, E)
Consonants
4 (R, C, N, T)
Total Point Value
8 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.3
Repeated letters: E appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (9)
3 Letter Words (10)
Word Game Tips for RECENT
Balanced letter mix: RECENT has a good balance of 2 vowels and 4 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is CENTER worth 8 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 3 letters: You have 10 possible 3-letter words from RECENT. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from RECENT?
34 words can be formed from the letters in RECENT. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from RECENT?
CENTER is the highest scoring word you can make from RECENT, worth 8 Scrabble points.
Is RECENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RECENT is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does RECENT mean?
Having happened a short while ago.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.