What does RESCUE mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈrɛskju/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger“work is the deliverance of mankind”

verb

  1. free from harm or evil
  2. take forcibly from legal custody“rescue prisoners”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

rescues9rescuing11

Anagrams of RESCUE

secure8 recuse8cereus8ceruse8

Words inside RESCUE

44 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ceres7cures7curse7 reuse5cues6cure6 rees4ruse4seer4sure4 user4 cee5cue5 cur5ecu5ere3ers3rec5ree3res3rue3sec5 see3 ser3sue3 use3 er2es2re2 us2

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Questions

Is RESCUE a valid word in word games?

RESCUE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is RESCUE worth?

RESCUE is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RESCUE?

44 other words, including SEE, US, USE and SURE.