Is CARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CARES mean?
Cares 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
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + R (1) + E (1) + S (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 CARES
Single letters that turn CARES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of CARES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CARES
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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