Words Containing RECE

203 words contain RECE anywhere. Scores range up to 28 points (CHEMORECEPTIVE), averaging 16.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Plural of alferez, meaning ensigns or standard-bearers.

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Serving to counter a financial recession.

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A sensory nerve ending that responds to pressure changes.

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Plural of BARORECEPTOR.

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The physiological response to chemical stimuli by sense organs.

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Plural of CHEMORECEPTION.

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Sensitive to chemical stimuli.

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A sensory cell or organ that responds to chemical stimuli.

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Plural of CHEMORECEPTOR.

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A cell or organ detecting electric fields.

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A flight of stairs (obsolete).

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Plural of GRECE.

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Not receptive or unable to receive.

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A sensory cell responding to mechanical pressure.

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A pain receptor.

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Plural of NOCIRECEPTOR.

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Failure to receive something.

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Plural of NONRECEIPT.

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The detection and use of light by organisms.

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Plural of PHOTORECEPTION.

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Capable of detecting or responding to light.

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A cell or structure that responds to light.

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Plural of PHOTORECEPTOR.

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Occurring after a recession.

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To come before in time or order.

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Past tense of PRECEDE.

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The condition of being more important than others.

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Plural of PRECEDENCE.

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Plural of PRECEDENCY.

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Precedence or superiority in rank.

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An earlier example used as a guide for later similar cases.

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Past tense of PRECEDENT.

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Setting or serving as an example for later cases.

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In a way that sets a precedent.

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Beforehand; in an earlier time.

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Plural of PRECEDENT.

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Third-person singular present tense of PRECEDE.

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Present participle of PRECEDE.

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Precise (Scots).

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To review and censor material before it is published or released.

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Past tense of PRECENSOR.

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Present participle of PRECENSOR.

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Third-person singular present tense of PRECENSOR.

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To lead singing or prayers in worship.

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Past tense of PRECENT.

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Present participle of PRECENT.

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A person who leads the singing or prayers in a religious service.

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Relating to a precentor or leading of singing.

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Plural of PRECENTOR.

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The office or position of a precentor.

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Plural of PRECENTORSHIP.

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A female leader of congregational singing.

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Plural of PRECENTRESS.

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Plural of precentrix; female leaders of singing.

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A female precentor.

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Plural of PRECENTRIX.

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Third-person singular present tense of PRECENT.

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Obsolete form of precept.

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Plural of PRECEPIT.

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A rule or principle governing personal conduct.

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How many words containing rece are there?

There are 203 words containing rece.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain RECE anywhere?

CHEMORECEPTIVE scores 28 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.