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Is MISUSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISUSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISUSE mean?

  1. verb

    apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly

    “The words are misapplied in this context”

  2. noun

    improper or excessive use

    “alcohol abuse”

  3. verb

    change the inherent purpose or function of something

    “Don't abuse the system”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + U (1) + S (1) + E (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 MISUSE

Single letters that turn MISUSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from MISUSE

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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