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Is MISUSES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MISUSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MISUSES mean?

Misuses is a form of MISUSE.

  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

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + U (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 MISUSES

MISUSES 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 MISUSES

The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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