How many points is PROSECUTE worth in Scrabble?

PROSECUTE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROSECUTE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

PROSECUTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. PROSECUTE means "bring a criminal charge against".

/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/

To start criminal proceedings against.
Example: to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot
To charge, try.
To seek to obtain by legal process.
Example: to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

bring a criminal charge against

In a sentence: "They prosecute."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PROSECUTE. It scores 13 points.

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

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

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Is PROSECUTE a Scrabble word?: PROSECUTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does PROSECUTE mean?: bring a criminal charge against
How do you use PROSECUTE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They prosecute."
How many points is PROSECUTE worth in Scrabble?: PROSECUTE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROSECUTE?: PROSECUTE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROSECUTE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROSECUTED, PROSECUTES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.