PERSECUTE
9-letter word
PERSECUTE is a valid Scrabble word
Is PERSECUTE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PERSECUTE has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PERSECUTE Mean?
cause to suffer
PERSECUTE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PERSECUTE — Word Stats
Is PERSECUTE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PERSECUTE scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PERSECUTE are P (3 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PERSECUTE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PERSECUTE scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PERSECUTE scores 16 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is PERSECUTE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PERSECUTE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERSECUTE has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from PERSECUTE's letters: CEPES · CERES · CESTE · CETES · CETUS · CREEP
Is PERSECUTE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PERSECUTE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PERSECUTE:
P________________EP_______E Is PERSECUTE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PERSECUTE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within PERSECUTE's letters.
Words You Can Make From PERSECUTE
Shorter words hidden in PERSECUTE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within PERSECUTE →Anagrams of PERSECUTE
No perfect anagrams exist for PERSECUTE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERSECUTE
Is PERSECUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PERSECUTE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PERSECUTE in Scrabble?
PERSECUTE scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is PERSECUTE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PERSECUTE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does PERSECUTE mean?
PERSECUTE: cause to suffer
Can PERSECUTE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERSECUTE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from PERSECUTE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PERSECUTE's letters. Short words like CE, CP, CR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PERSECUTE have any anagrams?
No. PERSECUTE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is PERSECUTE in the dictionary?
Yes. PERSECUTE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.