Is CARED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CARED mean?
Cared is a form of CARE.
- verb
feel concern or interest
“I really care about my work”
- noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
“no medical care was required”
- verb
provide care for
“The nurse was caring for the wounded”
- verb
prefer or wish to do something
“Do you care to try this dish?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 5
C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 8 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 CARED
Single letters that turn CARED into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of CARED
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CARED
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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