Recess

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small indentation, alcove, or hollow space that is set back from the main surface of a wall or room.

“The statue was placed in a recess in the hallway wall, clear of the main thoroughfare.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈriː.sɛs/

Syllables

re·cess

Related Words

Synonyms

deferralrecessionniche corner inletrespitebreak adjourn

Antonyms

protrusionprojection

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in double S, so once S is confirmed in the last position try SS together at positions 5 and 6.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points and the double S ending allows S-hook plays, fitting neatly beside CES sequences.

Words Related to Recess

Anagrams of Recess

Words that use exactly the same letters as “recess”.

screes

Words you can make from Recess

Shorter words formed from the letters in “recess”.

ceres crees cress erses scree secre seers seres cees cere cess cree cres erse eses esse secs seer sees sere

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “recess”.

censers cerises ceruses creases creeses cressed cresses screens secrets

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