Recent

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having happened or been done not long ago; belonging to the near past.

“Recent studies show the benefits of regular exercise.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈriːsənt/

Syllables

re·cent

Related Words

Synonyms

newfresh latest

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains RE- prefix with -ENT ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good mix of common letters.

Words Related to Recent

Anagrams of Recent

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

center centre

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “recent” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

decent

Words you can make from Recent

Shorter words formed from the letters in “recent”.

creen crete ctene enter entre erect neter renet rente terce terne treen cene cent cere cern cert cete cree entr erne eten rent teen

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

centers centres percent

Longer words starting with Recent

Words that begin with “recent”.

recently

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