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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABUSED, ABUSER, ABUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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7 pts

ABUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. ABUSE means "use wrongly".

/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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

use wrongly

In a sentence: "They abuse."

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

Add one letter after ABUSE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is ABUSE a Scrabble word?: ABUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does ABUSE mean?: use wrongly
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).
Can you add a letter to ABUSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABUSED, ABUSER, ABUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.