RECIPROCATE
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt//
verb
- (transitive) To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing."The USTR isn't reciprocating actual tariffs. It's just placing the biggest tariffs on the countries running the biggest trade surpluses."
- (transitive) To give something else in response (where the "thing" may also be abstract, a feeling or action) To make a reciprocal gift."I gave them apples from my tree; they reciprocated with a pie and some apple jelly."
- (intransitive) To move backwards and forwards, like a piston."a reciprocating engine"
- (intransitive) To counter, retort or retaliate.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 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 'RECIPROCATE'?
The word RECIPROCATE is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
R1
E1
C3
I1
P3
R1
O1
C3
A1
T1
E1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RECIPROCATE'?
The word RECIPROCATE is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
R1
E1
C4
I1
P4
R1
O1
C4
A1
T1
E1
Total: 20 points
How many letters is the word 'RECIPROCATE'?
The word RECIPROCATE has 11 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.