CASE
/keɪs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of CASE
An actual event, situation, or fact.
"For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth."
A given condition or state.
A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession.
"It was one of the detective's easiest cases. Social workers should work on a maximum of forty active cases. The doctor told us of an interesting case he had treated that morning."
To propose hypothetical cases.
A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
A box, sheath, or covering generally.
"a case for spectacles; the case of a watch"
A piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus such as a sewing machine.
To place (an item or items of manufacture) into a box, as in preparation for shipment.
Examples of CASE in a Sentence
- "For a change, in this case, he was telling the truth."
- "It was one of the detective's easiest cases. Social workers should work on a maximum of forty active cases. The doctor told us of an interesting case he had treated that morning."
- "a case for spectacles; the case of a watch"
- "He drew the case eight!"
Word Details
Is CASE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CASE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CASE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CASE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CASE
15 words from the letters in CASE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CASE in Word Games
CASE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CASE 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 CASE to find 15 additional valid words.