RECITE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is RECITE a Scrabble word?
Yes. RECITE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: verb
recite in elocution
- repeat aloud from memory; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day"
- specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"
- narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"
- recite in elocution
- render verbally; "recite a poem"; "retell a story"
Synonyms
enumerate, itemize, itemise, tell, narrate, recount, declaim, retell
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
RECITE scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- R = 1
- E = 1
- C = 3
- I = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: C×1, E×2, I×1, R×1, T×1
Anagrams of RECITE
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
RECITE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with R, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "RECITE — recite in elocution" (8 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
RECITE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is RECITE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
RECITE (verb): repeat aloud from memory; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day". Additional senses: specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"; narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"; recite in elocution.
In standard Scrabble scoring, RECITE totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. RECITE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
RECITE is 6 letters long, begins with R, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram CEEIRT. There are 3 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 20 tracked 6-letter entries, RECITE ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include CERITE, CERTIE, TIERCE — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, RECITE carries 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Its vowel-heavy shape often plays cleanly from racks with excess vowels. Hooks on R or E are common study angles; browse words starting with R and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
RECITE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with R, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like RECITE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that RECITE contains C, E, I, R, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as r????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside RECITE include CI, EC, IT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: R, E, C, I, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble recite directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat RECITE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "RECITE — recite in elocution" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is RECITE a valid Scrabble word?
- RECITE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is RECITE worth in Scrabble?
- RECITE is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: recite in elocution. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does RECITE mean?
- RECITE (verb): repeat aloud from memory; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day". Additional senses: specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"; narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"; recite in elocution. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of RECITE?
- RECITE scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does RECITE have anagrams?
- Yes. RECITE has 3 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in RECITE?
- RECITE has 6 letters, starts with R, ends with E, and uses the alphagram CEEIRT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find RECITE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match RECITE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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