CAISSON
/ˈkeɪs(ə)n/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CAISSON
An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
Word Details
Is CAISSON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAISSON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAISSON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for CAISSON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | i | s | s | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAISSON
91 words from the letters in CAISSON
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How to Use CAISSON in Word Games
CAISSON is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CAISSON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAISSON to find 91 additional valid words.