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Is PRECAUTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PRECAUTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PRECAUTION mean?

  1. noun

    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

    “he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”

  2. noun

    the trait of practicing caution in advance

  3. noun

    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

    “he exercised caution in opening the door”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

10

Letters

P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + C (3) + A (1) + U (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 14 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 PRECAUTION

Single letters that turn PRECAUTION 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

Words you can make from PRECAUTION

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