Accuse
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To formally charge or blame someone for committing a wrongdoing or offence.
“The detective had gathered enough evidence to accuse the suspect of fraud.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkjuːz/
Syllables
ac·cuse
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Wordle
Double C followed by USE, a familiar high-frequency word with notable consonant doubling near the start.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, double C scores 6 alone, making this a reliable option when the letters are available.
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