Execute
/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Execute
verb
- To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
"There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."
- To carry out; to put into effect.
"I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned."
- To perform.
"to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly"
- To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
"to execute a contract"
- To start, launch or run
"to execute a program"
Anagrams of Execute
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
e1
x8
e1
c3
u1
t1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Execute
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Execute"
Execute is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Execute" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "execute" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.