Recipient
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A person who receives something, such as a gift, award, or payment. Someone who is given or awarded something.
“She was the recipient of the prestigious humanitarian award this year.”
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Contains 'RECIP' opening and '-IENT' ending; watch for the 'C' and 'P'
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Worth 14 points; 'C' and 'P' create strong scoring opportunities
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