How many points is ABUSE worth in Scrabble?

ABUSE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABUSE?

ABUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ABUSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. ABUSE means "to use wrongly or improperly".

/əˈbjuːs/

Pronunciation: /əˈbjus/

Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
Example: All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.
Misuse; improper use; perversion.
A delusion; an imposture; misrepresentation; deception.

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
Example: He abused his authority.
To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.
To attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to disparage.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to use wrongly or improperly

In a sentence: "They abuse."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABUSE. It scores 7 points.

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Is ABUSE a Scrabble word?: ABUSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does ABUSE mean?: to use wrongly or improperly
How do you use ABUSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They abuse."
How many points is ABUSE worth in Scrabble?: ABUSE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABUSE?: ABUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).