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Is CAUTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAUTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAUTION mean?

  1. verb

    warn strongly; put on guard

  2. noun

    the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

    “a man of caution”

  3. noun

    a warning against certain acts

    “a caveat against unfair practices”

  4. noun

    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

    “he exercised caution in opening the door”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 9 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 CAUTION

Single letters that turn CAUTION 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 CAUTION

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CAUTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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