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Is CATER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATER mean?

  1. verb

    give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

    “The hostess provided lunch for all the guests”

  2. verb

    supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
8
Letters
5

C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (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 CATER

Single letters that turn CATER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of CATER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CATER

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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