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Is CATHETER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CATHETER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CATHETER mean?

  1. noun

    a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

8

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 13 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 CATHETER

Single letters that turn CATHETER 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 CATHETER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CATHETER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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