Recognized
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Identified someone or something from previous encounters or knowledge. Acknowledged the existence, validity, or legality of something. American spelling.
“The organisation is internationally recognized for its humanitarian work in developing countries.”
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Three 'E's and valuable 'Z'; American spelling variant
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Worth 23 points; excellent scoring with 'Z' and common letters
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