EXCUSE
6-letter word · 15 Scrabble points · 17 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of EXCUSE
noun
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Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
"Tell me why you were late – and I don't want to hear any excuses!"
- A defense to a criminal or civil charge wherein the accused party admits to doing acts for which legal consequences would normally be appropriate, but asserts that special circumstances relieve that party of culpability for having done those acts.
verb
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To forgive; to pardon.
"I excused him his transgressions."
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To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
"I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard."
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About the word EXCUSE
Is "EXCUSE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "EXCUSE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "EXCUSE" worth?
In Scrabble, "EXCUSE" is worth 15 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 17 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 45.
What does "EXCUSE" mean?
Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.
Does "EXCUSE" have any anagrams?
No, "EXCUSE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.