How many points is RECENT worth in Scrabble?

RECENT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECENT?

RECENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRECENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

RECENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RECENT means "of or pertaining to a time not long past".

/ˈɹiːsənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹiːsənt/

Having happened a short while ago.
Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.
Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.
Example: I met three recent graduates at the conference.

Synonyms: nudiustertian

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

of or pertaining to a time not long past

In a sentence: "It is recent."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RECENT. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter before RECENT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in RECENT, without blank tiles.

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Is RECENT a Scrabble word?: RECENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RECENT mean?: of or pertaining to a time not long past
How do you use RECENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is recent."
How many points is RECENT worth in Scrabble?: RECENT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECENT?: RECENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECENT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRECENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.