How many points is RESCUE worth in Scrabble?

RESCUE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESCUE?

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

Can you add a letter to RESCUE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

RESCUE

8 pts

RESCUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RESCUE means "deliver from danger or trouble, save".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹɛs.kjuː/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/

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noun

An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
A liberation, freeing.
The forcible ending of a siege; liberation from similar military peril
Example: The rescue of Jerusalem was the original motive of the Crusaders

verb

To save from any violence, danger or evil.
Example: The well-trained team rescued everyone after the avalanche.
To free or liberate from confinement or other physical restraint.
Example: to rescue a prisoner from the enemy.
To recover forcibly.

Synonyms: liberate, release, unshackle, untie, recapture, retake, redeem, save

Antonyms: abandon, ignore, arrest, capture, enslave, incarcerate, bind, constrict

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

deliver from danger or trouble, save

In a sentence: "They rescue."

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Letter Values

= 8

RESCUE Scrabble FAQ

Is RESCUE a Scrabble word?: RESCUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RESCUE mean?: deliver from danger or trouble, save
How do you use RESCUE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rescue."
How many points is RESCUE worth in Scrabble?: RESCUE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESCUE?: RESCUE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESCUE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RESCUED, RESCUEE, RESCUER, RESCUES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.