Recent

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Having happened or been done not long ago; belonging to the near past.

“Recent studies show the benefits of regular exercise.”

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Contains RE- prefix with -ENT ending.

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Worth 8 points; good mix of common letters.

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