How many points is PERSECUTE worth in Scrabble?

PERSECUTE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PERSECUTE?

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

Can you add a letter to PERSECUTE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PERSECUTE

13 pts

PERSECUTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. PERSECUTE means "treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpəːsɪkjuːt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpəːsɪkjuːt/

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verb

To pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; to beset with cruelty or malignity; to harass; especially, to afflict, harass, punish, or put to death for one's race, sexual identity, adherence to a particular religious creed, or mode of worship.
Example: He who persecutes one will persecute all.
To harass with importunity; to pursue with persistent solicitations; to annoy.

Synonyms: annoy, distress, harass, oppress, worry

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc

In a sentence: "They persecute."

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Letter Values

= 13

PERSECUTE Scrabble FAQ

Is PERSECUTE a Scrabble word?: PERSECUTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does PERSECUTE mean?: treat cruelly because of ethnicity, religion, etc
How do you use PERSECUTE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They persecute."
How many points is PERSECUTE worth in Scrabble?: PERSECUTE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PERSECUTE?: PERSECUTE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PERSECUTE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PERSECUTED, PERSECUTEE, PERSECUTES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.