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REUSE

/ɹiːˈjuːs/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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Definition of REUSE

noun

The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.

noun

The act of using again, or in another place.

"Code reuse can save programmers a lot of typing."

verb

To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).

"The students reused empty plastic bottles in their science experiment."

verb

To use again, or in another place.

Examples of REUSE in a Sentence

  • "Code reuse can save programmers a lot of typing."
  • "The students reused empty plastic bottles in their science experiment."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is REUSE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, REUSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: REUSE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for REUSE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter reuse Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11211 6

How to Use REUSE in Word Games

REUSE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, REUSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REUSE to find 27 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About REUSE

What does REUSE mean?
REUSE is a noun. The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.
Is REUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, REUSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is REUSE worth in Scrabble?
REUSE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from REUSE?
You can make 27 words from the letters in REUSE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.