How many points is RECEIVE worth in Scrabble?

RECEIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECEIVE?

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

Can you add a letter to RECEIVE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECEIVED, RECEIVER, RECEIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

RECEIVE

12 pts

RECEIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. RECEIVE means "take, accept, or get".

Meaning & examples

/ɹɪˈsiːv/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈsiːv/

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noun

An operation in which data is received.

verb

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
Example: She received many presents for her birthday.
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
Example: to receive a lodger, visitor, ambassador, messenger, etc.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

take, accept, or get

In a sentence: "They receive."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

RECEIVE Scrabble FAQ

Is RECEIVE a Scrabble word?: RECEIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does RECEIVE mean?: take, accept, or get
How do you use RECEIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They receive."
How many points is RECEIVE worth in Scrabble?: RECEIVE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECEIVE?: RECEIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECEIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECEIVED, RECEIVER, RECEIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.