What does SECURE mean?

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

Meaning

verb

  1. get by special effort“He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed”
  2. cause to be firmly attached“fasten the lock onto the door”
  3. assure payment of
  4. make certain of“This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”
  5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug“plug the hole”
  6. furnish with battens“batten ships”

adjective

  1. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind“he was secure that nothing will be held against him”
  2. free from danger or risk“secure from harm”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

secured10secures9securest10securing11

Anagrams of SECURE

rescue8 recuse8cereus8ceruse8

Words inside SECURE

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 SECURE a valid word in word games?

SECURE 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 SECURE worth?

SECURE 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 SECURE?

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