REFUSES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of REFUSES
To decline (a request or demand).
"My request for a pay rise was refused."
To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.
"I asked the star if I could have her autograph, but she refused."
To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the centre, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular alignment when troops are about to engage the enemy.
"to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks"
To melt again.
Examples of REFUSES in a Sentence
- "My request for a pay rise was refused."
- "I asked the star if I could have her autograph, but she refused."
- "to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks"
Word Details
Is REFUSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REFUSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of REFUSES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for REFUSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | f | u | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REFUSES
85 words from the letters in REFUSES
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How to Use REFUSES in Word Games
REFUSES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since REFUSES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REFUSES to find 85 additional valid words.