How many points is RECIPROCAL worth in Scrabble?

RECIPROCAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECIPROCAL?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

RECIPROCAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. RECIPROCAL means "acting in return".

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.
Example: 0.5 is the reciprocal of 2.
(grammar) A construction expressing mutual action.

Synonyms: multiplicative inverse

Of a feeling, action or such: mutual, uniformly felt or done by each party towards the other or others; two-way.
Example: reciprocal love; reciprocal duties
Mutually interchangeable.
(grammar) expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

acting in return

In a sentence: "It is reciprocal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RECIPROCAL. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after RECIPROCAL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

= 16

Is RECIPROCAL a Scrabble word?: RECIPROCAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does RECIPROCAL mean?: acting in return
How do you use RECIPROCAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is reciprocal."
How many points is RECIPROCAL worth in Scrabble?: RECIPROCAL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECIPROCAL?: RECIPROCAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECIPROCAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECIPROCALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.