Recede
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move back or withdraw gradually from a position, level, or boundary.
“As the floodwaters began to recede, residents returned home to assess the damage.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɨˈsiːd/
Syllables
re·cede
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Three E's in RECEDE make it distinctive, so once E is confirmed test all its possible positions carefully.
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Worth 9 points and the triple E is excellent for burning excess E tiles from a cluttered rack.
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