Is CAVERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAVERN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CAVERN mean?
- noun
any large dark enclosed space
“his eyes were dark caverns”
- noun
a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
- verb
hollow out as if making a cavern
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 14
- Letters
- 6
C (3) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) + R (1) + N (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 CAVERN
Single letters that turn CAVERN 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 CAVERN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CAVERN
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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