Recovery
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The process of returning to a normal state of health, strength, or functioning after illness, injury, or difficulty. The act of regaining something lost or stolen.
“Her recovery from surgery was remarkably swift thanks to excellent medical care and determination.”
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Wordle
Contains three vowels E, O, Y; watch for double C pattern in middle
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the Y and double C increase scoring potential significantly
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