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Word: RECOURSE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 C 3 O 1 U 1 R 1 S 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /reหˆkษ’สŒrse/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of RECOURSE

noun
  1. The act of seeking assistance or advice.
  2. A coursing back, or coursing again; renewed course; return; retreat; recurrence.
  3. Access; admittance.
verb
  1. To return; to recur.
  2. To have recourse; to resort.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "recourse" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "recourse", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RECOURSE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
RECOURSE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is RECOURSE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, RECOURSE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in RECOURSE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in RECOURSE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RECOURSE:

  • # the recourse effect
  • # master of recourse
  • # playing with recourse
  • # in terms of recourse
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