How many points is SECURES worth in Scrabble?

SECURES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SECURES?

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

Can you add a letter to SECURES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SECUREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

SECURES

9 pts

SECURES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SECURES means "secure, to make firm or tight. SECURE means "free from danger".".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.
To put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving; to make certain; to assure; frequently with against or from, or formerly with of.
Example: to secure a creditor against loss; to secure a debt by a mortgage
To make fast; to close or confine effectually; to render incapable of getting loose or escaping.
Example: to secure a prisoner; to secure a door, or the hatches of a ship

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

secure, to make firm or tight. SECURE means "free from danger".

In a sentence: "They secures."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SECURE8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after SECURES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

SECUREST10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SECURES, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

SECURES Scrabble FAQ

Is SECURES a Scrabble word?: SECURES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SECURES mean?: secure, to make firm or tight. SECURE means "free from danger".
How do you use SECURES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They secures."
How many points is SECURES worth in Scrabble?: SECURES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SECURES?: SECURES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SECURES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SECUREST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.