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usury

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Is usury a Scrabble word?

Yes, usury is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 8 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of usury?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (countable) An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.countable

2. (uncountable) The practice of lending money at such rates.Examples: "As a practical matter, California usury laws do not seriously inconvenience most lenders, and offer little protection to most borrowers."uncountable

3. (uncountable, religion, archaic or historical) The practice of lending money at interest.Examples: "The most hated sort, and with the greatest reason, is usury, which makes a gain out of money itself, and not from the natural object of it. For money was intended to be used in exchange, but not to increase at interest."archaichistoricaluncountable

4. (uncountable, obsolete) Profit.Examples: "Then will we march to all thoſe Indian Mines, My witleſſe brother to the Chriſtians loſt: And ranſome them with fame and vſurie."obsoleteuncountable

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "usury"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "usury"?

Scrabble
8 points
U1
S1
U1
R1
Y4
Words With Friends
9 points
U2
S1
U2
R1
Y4

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