ABUSES
8
Definition
noun
- cruel or inhumane treatment"the child showed signs of physical abuse"
- a rude expression intended to offend or hurt"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
- improper or excessive use"alcohol abuse"
verb
- treat badly"This boss abuses his workers"
- change the inherent purpose or function of something"Don't abuse the system"
- use foul or abusive language towards"The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"
- use wrongly or improperly or excessively"Her husband often abuses alcohol"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ABUSES'?
The word ABUSES is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
U1
S1
E1
S1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABUSES'?
The word ABUSES is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
U2
S1
E1
S1
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.