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Abuse

Yes, abuse is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does abuse mean?

noun

  1. cruel or inhumane treatment the child showed signs of physical abuse
  2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
  3. improper or excessive use alcohol abuse

verb

  1. treat badly This boss abuses his workers
  2. change the inherent purpose or function of something Don't abuse the system
  3. use foul or abusive language towards The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for abuse

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of abuse

  • beaus

Words you can make from abuse

Unscramble ABUSE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is abuse a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Abuse is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is abuse worth in Scrabble?

Abuse is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does abuse mean?

Abuse means: cruel or inhumane treatment.

Could abuse be a Wordle answer?

Abuse is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.