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Recessive
r 1e 1c 3e 1s 1s 1i 1v 4e 1
About 3 syllables
noun · adjective · 9 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does recessive mean?
noun
an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
Synonymsrecessive allele
adjective
of or pertaining to a recession
Synonymsrecessionary
(of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
Is RECESSIVE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is RECESSIVE worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
16 ptsWordfeud
15 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in RECESSIVE
Best shorter words top 30 of 158
receives 13screeves 13scrieves 13services 13receive 12screeve 12scrieve 12scrives 12service 12scrive 11severies 11cives 10ivresse 10revises 10veeries 10vices 10cerises 9cive 9creeses 9essive 9reeves 9reives 9revies 9revise 9rieves 9serves 9severe 9severs 9sieves 9sivers 9
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Words that end like RECESSIVE
Common words that share the ending -ESSIVE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ESSIVERecessive: quick answers
Is RECESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. RECESSIVE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is RECESSIVE worth?
RECESSIVE scores 14 points in Scrabble, 16 in Words With Friends, 15 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does recessive mean?
As a noun, recessive means “an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in RECESSIVE?
You can make 158 shorter words from RECESSIVE, such as RECEIVES, SCREEVES, SCRIEVES, SERVICES. See the full list.