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CARES

5 letters · 2 syllables

C 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of CARES

CARES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is CARES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: CARES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CARES

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

Letter cares Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41111 8

How to Use CARES in Word Games

CARES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CARES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CARES to find 56 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CARES

What does CARES mean?
CARES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is CARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CARES worth in Scrabble?
CARES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CARES?
You can make 56 words from the letters in CARES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CARES?
The anagrams of CARES (words using the exact same letters) are: ACERS, ACRES, CARSE, CESAR, ESCAR, RACES, SCARE, SCRAE, SERAC. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.