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
15
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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