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CAT

3 letters · 1 syllable

C 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of CAT

CAT is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 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
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is CAT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like CAT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for CAT

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

Letter cat Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 411 6

Anagrams of CAT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAT

3 words from the letters in CAT

How to Use CAT in Word Games

CAT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: CAT is only 3 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 CAT to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAT

What does CAT mean?
CAT is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is CAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAT worth in Scrabble?
CAT is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from CAT?
You can make 3 words from the letters in CAT. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CAT?
The anagrams of CAT (words using the exact same letters) are: ACT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.