Is CUSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CUSSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CUSSES mean?
Cusses is a form of CUSS.
- noun
a persistently annoying person
- noun
a boy or man
“that chap is your host”
- verb
utter obscenities or profanities
“The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street”
- noun
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
“expletives were deleted”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + U (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CUSSES
CUSSES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from CUSSES
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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