5 Letter Words Containing REC

There are 20+ five letter words with REC in our English dictionary. Every five-letter REC word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with REC.

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Popular 5-Letter Words With REC

areca 7
dreck 12
erect 7
grece 8
recal 7
recap 9
recce 9
recco 9
reccy 12
recit 7
recks 11
recon 7

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How Common is REC as a Middle 5 Letter word?

There are 20 5-letter words containing REC in English. The average Scrabble score here is 8.8, with -K endings dominating (15% of them).

Total Words
20
Avg Scrabble Score
8.8
Most Common Ending (15%)
K

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter REC-Words in Scrabble

wreck 14
dreck 12
reccy 12
treck 11
recks 11
varec 10

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains REC?

14 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains REC is wreck with a total of 14 points.

W 4
R 1
E 1
C 3
K 5
noun 1. the destruction of a ship at sea; a shipwreck
Synonyms:
destructionsinkingwrecking
noun 2. something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Synonyms:
wreckagedebrisdetritusremainder
noun 3. a person whose physical or mental health or strength has failed
verb 1. destroy or severely damage (a structure, vehicle, or similar)
Synonyms:
demolishcrashsmashsmash upruindamagedamage beyond repairdestroybreak updismantlevandalizedefacedesecratesabotageleave in ruins
verb 2. cause the destruction of (a ship) by sinking or breaking up
Synonyms:
shipwrecksinkcapsizerun agroundbreak up
verb 3. engage in breaking up (badly damaged vehicles) or demolishing (old buildings) to obtain usable spares or scrap

FAQ 5 Letter Words With REC

  • How many 5 letter words containing REC are in the English dictionary?

    There are 20 5-letter words in the English dictionary that contain REC. The average Scrabble score across them is 8.8.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words containing REC worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "areca", "recti", "dreck", "wreck" contain REC and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "wreck" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words containing REC?

    Everyday 5-letter words containing REC include "areca", "dreck", "erect", "grece", "recal".