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Is CAUTERISE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAUTERISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAUTERISE mean?

  1. verb

    burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent

    “The surgeon cauterized the wart”

  2. verb

    make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
n/a
Letters
9

C (3) + A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 11 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

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 CAUTERISE

Single letters that turn CAUTERISE 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.

Anagrams of CAUTERISE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CAUTERISE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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