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CAUTION

/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
A 1/1
U 1/2
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of CAUTION

noun

Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care

noun

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided

"The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."

noun

Security; guaranty; bail.

verb

To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

verb

To give a yellow card

Examples of CAUTION in a Sentence

  • "The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is CAUTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAUTION earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for CAUTION

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

Letter caution Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4121112 12

Anagrams of CAUTION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAUTION

100 words from the letters in CAUTION

7-letter words

How to Use CAUTION in Word Games

CAUTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CAUTION uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CAUTION

What does CAUTION mean?
CAUTION is a noun. Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
Is CAUTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAUTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAUTION worth in Scrabble?
CAUTION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAUTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAUTION. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CAUTION?
The anagrams of CAUTION (words using the exact same letters) are: AUCTION. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.