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CAREFUL

/ˈkɛːfəl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of CAREFUL

adjective

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

adjective

Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

"They made a careful search of the crime scene."

adjective

Full of care or grief; sorrowful, sad.

Antonyms of CAREFUL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of CAREFUL in a Sentence

  • "He was a slow and careful driver."
  • "They made a careful search of the crime scene."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is CAREFUL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CAREFUL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAREFUL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for CAREFUL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter careful Total
Scrabble 3111411 12
WWF 4111422 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAREFUL

100 words from the letters in CAREFUL

How to Use CAREFUL in Word Games

CAREFUL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CAREFUL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAREFUL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAREFUL

What does CAREFUL mean?
CAREFUL is a adjective. Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.
Is CAREFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAREFUL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAREFUL worth in Scrabble?
CAREFUL is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAREFUL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAREFUL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.