RECIPROCAL
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l//
adj
- (grammar) Expressing mutual action, applied to pronouns and verbs; also in a broad sense: reflexive.
- (mathematics) Used to denote different kinds of mutual relation; often with reference to the substitution of reciprocals for given quantities.
noun
- (arithmetic) The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction."0.5 is the reciprocal of 2."
- (grammar) A construction expressing mutual action."Depending on where reciprocalization applies (syntax vs. lexicon), the relevant reciprocal verbs are claimed to exhibit specific properties, in particular: (i) syntactic reciprocals are fully productive whereas lexical reciprocals have only limited productivity; […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'RECIPROCAL'?
The word RECIPROCAL is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
R1
E1
C3
I1
P3
R1
O1
C3
A1
L1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RECIPROCAL'?
The word RECIPROCAL is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
R1
E1
C4
I1
P4
R1
O1
C4
A1
L2
Total: 20 points
How many letters is the word 'RECIPROCAL'?
The word RECIPROCAL has 10 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.