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Updated June 2026
Having happened or been done not long ago; belonging to the near past.
“Recent studies show the benefits of regular exercise.”
/ˈriːsənt/
re·cent
Contains RE- prefix with -ENT ending.
Worth 8 points; good mix of common letters.
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