CAUTION
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CAUTION
Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
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."
Security; guaranty; bail.
To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
To give a yellow card
Examples of CAUTION in a Sentence
- "The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging."
Word Details
Is CAUTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAUTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | a | u | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAUTION
100 words from the letters in CAUTION
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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.