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Is EXCUSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EXCUSE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.”.

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Is EXCUSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. EXCUSE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

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Letters
6
Scrabble
15 pts
Words With Friends
17 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

EXCUSE meaning and definition

EXCUSE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

EXCUSE as a noun

  1. A defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc..

EXCUSE as a verb

  1. Accept an excuse for.
  2. Grant exemption or release to.
  3. Serve as a reason or cause or justification of.

EXCUSE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

EXCUSE scores 15 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is X, worth 8 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
E11
X88
C34
U12
S11
E11
Total1517

EXCUSE on premium squares

On a double word square EXCUSE scores 30 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 45. Putting X on a triple letter square instead adds 16 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of EXCUSE

No other word uses exactly the letters in EXCUSE.

Shorter words hiding in EXCUSE

The letters E, X, C, U, S, E make 19 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble EXCUSE: all 19 words.

  • see3
  • use3
  • sex10
  • sec5
  • cue5
  • ex9
  • sue3
  • us2
  • ee2
  • es2
  • exec13
  • cee5
  • cees6
  • cues6
  • ecu5
  • ecus6
  • execs14
  • exes11
  • xu9

Words like EXCUSE

One-letter changes to EXCUSE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in EXCUSE

  • excise15

Add one letter to EXCUSE

  • excused17
  • excuser16
  • excurse16
  • excuses16

More 6-letter words starting with EX

  • exempt17
  • expose15
  • extend14
  • excess15
  • expert15
  • export15
  • excise15
  • expand16
  • exceed16
  • expect17
  • except17
  • excite15
  • expend16
  • expire15
  • extent13
  • exhale16
  • exodus14
  • exotic15

EXCUSE word facts

EXCUSE is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 3 vowels (E and U) and 3 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with E and ends with E. By corpus frequency, EXCUSE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters E, X, C, U, S, E on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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EXCUSE Scrabble word FAQ

Is EXCUSE a Scrabble word?

Yes. EXCUSE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does EXCUSE mean?

EXCUSE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.”.

How many points is EXCUSE worth in Scrabble?

EXCUSE is worth 15 points in Scrabble: E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 30, and on a triple word square 45.

How many points is EXCUSE in Words With Friends?

EXCUSE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does EXCUSE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in EXCUSE, but 19 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in EXCUSE?

You can make 19 shorter words from the letters in EXCUSE, including SEE, USE, SEX and SEC.

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