Is CAVEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAVEAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CAVEAT mean?
- noun
a warning against certain acts
“a caveat against unfair practices”
- noun
(law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until filer is given a hearing
“a caveat filed against the probate of a will”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 13
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) = 11 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 CAVEAT
Single letters that turn CAVEAT 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 CAVEAT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CAVEAT
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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