Word Analysis:MISUSE

Overview

MISUSE8 is valid in the official English (British) and English (American) Scrabble dictionaries

This 6-letter word scores 8 points in Scrabble.
It appears in 4 longer words, including .
Add one letter to form words such as .
Change one letter to create words such as .

Definitionnoun

Incorrect or improper use of something.

Also meansverb

To use or treat improperly or wrongly.

Basic Information

Letters & Points
M3
I1
S1
U1
S1
E1
Length
6letters
Total Points
8points
Dictionaries
US VALID
UK VALID

Word Analysis

Vowel/Consonant Pattern
M
I
S
U
S
E

Quick Plays

Word Variations

Other valid words you can reach from MISUSE

One Letter Changes (2)

Same length, one letter swapped.

Minus 1 Letter (7)

One letter shorter, using only letters from MISUSE.

Minus 2 Letters (17)

2 letters shorter, using only letters from MISUSE.

Plus 1 Letter (15)

Every letter of MISUSE plus 1 more.

Plus 2 Letters (20)

Every letter of MISUSE plus 2 more.

Add a Letter and Rearrange (15)

Every word you can spell with MISUSE's tiles plus one more, grouped by the tile you add.

Drop a Letter and Rearrange (7)

One tile shorter, letters free to move.

Common Word Patterns (4)

Pattern matches for finding plays in tight spots

Suffixes by Length (4)

1-Letter Suffix (3)

2-Letter Suffixes (1)

Words Containing "MISUSE" (4)

Longer words that include your word

8 Letters (1)

High Scoring Words (4)

Base tile scores, before any premium square is counted

misused10 pts
misusers10 pts
misuser9 pts
misuses9 pts

Bingo Words (4)

Bonus scoring opportunities

7-Letter Words (3)

8+ Letter Words (1)