Is CAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CAGE mean?
- noun
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
- noun
something that restricts freedom as a cage restricts movement
- noun
United States composer of avant-garde music (1912-1992)
- noun
the net that is the goal in ice hockey
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for CAGE
Single letters that turn CAGE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from CAGE
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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