CAATINGA
/kɑːˈtɪŋɡə/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
C
3/4
A
1/1
A
1/1
T
1/1
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
A
1/1
Definition of CAATINGA
noun
A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points
Is CAATINGA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAATINGA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL)
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts
Words With Friends
Tip: CAATINGA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CAATINGA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | a | t | i | n | g | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAATINGA
66 words from the letters in CAATINGA
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
cang
7/10
UK
acai
6/7
cain
6/8
USUKWWF
acta
6/7
USUKWWF
cant
6/8
USUKWWF
anga
5/7
USUKWWF
naga
5/7
UK
agin
5/7
USUKWWF
gain
5/7
USUKWWF
gait
5/6
USUKWWF
taig
5/6
UK
gant
5/7
UK
gnat
5/7
USUKWWF
tang
5/7
USUKWWF
ting
5/7
USUKWWF
aina
4/5
UK
anta
4/5
USUKWWF
tana
4/5
UK
anti
4/5
USUKWWF
tain
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
cig
6/8
UK
can
5/7
USUKWWF
act
5/6
USUKWWF
cat
5/6
USUKWWF
tic
5/6
USUKWWF
aga
4/5
USUKWWF
gan
4/6
USUKWWF
nag
4/6
USUKWWF
gin
4/6
USUKWWF
gat
4/5
USUKWWF
tag
4/5
USUKWWF
git
4/5
USUKWWF
tig
4/5
UK
aia
3/3
UK
ana
3/4
USUKWWF
ain
3/4
USUKWWF
ani
3/4
USUKWWF
ait
3/3
USUKWWF
tai
3/3
UK
ant
3/4
USUKWWF
tan
3/4
USUKWWF
nit
3/4
USUKWWF
tin
3/4
USUKWWF
How to Use CAATINGA in Word Games
CAATINGA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAATINGA to find 66 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CAATINGA
What does CAATINGA mean?
CAATINGA is a noun. A sparse, thorny wooded area of northeastern Brazil containing drought-resistant trees.
Is CAATINGA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAATINGA is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAATINGA worth in Scrabble?
CAATINGA is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAATINGA?
You can make 66 words from the letters in CAATINGA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.