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Is REFUSE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does REFUSE mean?

  1. verb

    show unwillingness towards

    “he declined to join the group on a hike”

  2. verb

    refuse to accept

    “He refused my offer of hospitality”

  3. verb

    elude, especially in a baffling way

    “This behavior defies explanation”

  4. verb

    refuse to let have

    “She denies me every pleasure”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

R (1) + E (1) + F (4) + U (1) + S (1) + E (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 REFUSE

Single letters that turn REFUSE 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 REFUSE

The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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