Is EXCUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCUSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCUSE mean?
- noun
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
“he kept finding excuses to stay”
- verb
accept an excuse for
“Please excuse my dirty hands”
- verb
grant exemption or release to
“Please excuse me from this class”
- verb
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
“Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Letters
- 6
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 15 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 EXCUSE
Single letters that turn EXCUSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXCUSE
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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