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Recalcitrant

Yes, recalcitrant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does recalcitrant mean?

adjective

  1. stubbornly resistant to authority or control a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness
  2. marked by stubborn resistance to authority the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for recalcitrant

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants4 / 8
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of recalcitrant

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RECALCITRANT.

Words you can make from recalcitrant

Unscramble RECALCITRANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is recalcitrant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Recalcitrant is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is recalcitrant worth in Scrabble?

Recalcitrant is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does recalcitrant mean?

Recalcitrant means: stubbornly resistant to authority or control.