CARE
/kɛə/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CARE
Grief, sorrow.
Close attention; concern; responsibility.
"Care should be taken when holding babies."
Worry.
"I don't have a care in the world."
To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).
""She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going.""
(polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.
"I don't care to hear your opinion."
(with for) To look after or look out for.
"He cared for his mother while she was sick."
Examples of CARE in a Sentence
- "Care should be taken when holding babies."
- "I don't have a care in the world."
- ""She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going.""
- "I don't care to hear your opinion."
Word Details
Is CARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CARE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARE
14 words from the letters in CARE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CARE in Word Games
CARE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CARE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CARE to find 14 additional valid words.