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Recapture

Yes, recapture is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does recapture mean?

noun

  1. a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount
  2. the act of taking something back

verb

  1. experience anew She could not recapture that feeling of happiness
  2. take up anew The author recaptures an old idea here
  3. take back by force, as after a battle The military forces managed to recapture the fort

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for recapture

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of recapture

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RECAPTURE.

Words you can make from recapture

Unscramble RECAPTURE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is recapture a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Recapture 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 recapture worth in Scrabble?

Recapture is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does recapture mean?

Recapture means: a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount.