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Is RECALL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, RECALL is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection”.

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Is RECALL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. RECALL is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: CALLER, CELLAR.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
11 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

RECALL meaning and definition

RECALL has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

RECALL as a verb

  1. Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection.
  2. Go back to something earlier.
  3. Call to mind.

RECALL as a noun

  1. A request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair).

RECALL Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

RECALL scores 8 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is C, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
R11
E11
C34
A11
L12
L12
Total811

RECALL on premium squares

On a double word square RECALL scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting C on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of RECALL

2 words use exactly the same 6 letters as RECALL. See all anagrams of RECALL.

Shorter words hiding in RECALL

The letters R, E, C, A, L, L make 44 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble RECALL: all 44 words.

Words like RECALL

One-letter changes to RECALL, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in RECALL

  • becall10
  • recals8
  • refall9

Add one letter to RECALL

  • recalls9

Remove one letter from RECALL

  • recal7

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RECALL word facts

RECALL is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (E and A) and 4 consonants, with L repeated. It starts with R and ends with L. By corpus frequency, RECALL is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters R, E, C, A, L, L on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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RECALL Scrabble word FAQ

Is RECALL a Scrabble word?

Yes. RECALL is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does RECALL mean?

RECALL is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection”.

How many points is RECALL worth in Scrabble?

RECALL is worth 8 points in Scrabble: R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + L (1) + L (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is RECALL in Words With Friends?

RECALL is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of RECALL?

RECALL has 2 anagrams: CALLER, CELLAR. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in RECALL?

You can make 44 shorter words from the letters in RECALL, including CLEAR, CALL, CARE and RACE.

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