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Word: RECURSION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 C 3 U 1 R 1 S 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /rekหˆสŒrsษชษ’n/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 RECURSION

noun
  1. The act of recurring.
  2. The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

    "n! = n ร— (n โˆ’ 1)! (for n > 0) or 1 (for n = 0) defines the factorial function using recursion."

  3. The invocation of a procedure from within itself.

    "This function uses recursion to compute factorials."

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 "Please ensure you spell "recursion" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "recursion" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RECURSION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
RECURSION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is RECURSION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, RECURSION is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in RECURSION? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in RECURSION.

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๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as RECURSION:

COINSURER

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of RECURSION:

RECURSIONS

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of RECURSION:

COINSURE COURIERS REINCURS RESORCIN CIRROSE CIRROUS COENURI COINERS CORNERS CORNIER CORRIES COURIER COURSER CRONIES CROSIER CRUISER CURRIES INSURER IRONERS ORCEINS ORRICES RECOINS REINCUR RUINERS SCORNER SCOURER URINOSE CENSOR CEROUS CIRRUS

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of RECURSION:

recursions unrecursion rerecursion recursioning recursioned

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

reton renon reson srecursion

Same Length Words (9 Letters)

Other valid 9-letter Scrabble words:

CHINSTRAP CHIVARIES CHOLECYST CHRESARDS CHUMSHIPS CINDEROUS CIRRIPEDE CLAFOUTIS

Words Starting with R

Other words starting with the letter R:

ROSTELLUM ROUNDLETS RUBBOARDS RUMOURING RUTHENIUM RADIANCES RAINBANDS RANCHERIA

Words Ending with N

Other words ending in the letter N:

PICKAROON PREHARDEN PROTOZOON REFLATION ROTIFERAN SCHOOLMEN SHOOTDOWN STABLEMEN

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