How many points is RECOGNISANCE worth in Scrabble?

RECOGNISANCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECOGNISANCE?

RECOGNISANCE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to RECOGNISANCE?

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

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RECOGNISANCE

17 pts

RECOGNISANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. RECOGNISANCE means "a legal obligation entered into before a magistrate to do, or not to do, some particular act".

Meaning & examples

noun

A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.
Example: The defendant was released on his own recognizance.
A token; a symbol; a pledge.
Acknowledgment of a person or thing; avowal; profession; recognition.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a legal obligation entered into before a magistrate to do, or not to do, some particular act

In a sentence: "The recognisance is noted."

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RECOGNISANCES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

RECOGNISANCE Scrabble FAQ

Is RECOGNISANCE a Scrabble word?: RECOGNISANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does RECOGNISANCE mean?: a legal obligation entered into before a magistrate to do, or not to do, some particular act
How do you use RECOGNISANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The recognisance is noted."
How many points is RECOGNISANCE worth in Scrabble?: RECOGNISANCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECOGNISANCE?: RECOGNISANCE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECOGNISANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECOGNISANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.