Recovery

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 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.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/rɪˈkʌvəri/

Syllables

re·cov·er·y

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Synonyms

recuperationrestoration healingrevival

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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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