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CAUTIOUS

/ˈkɔːʃəs/

8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

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

Definition of CAUTIOUS

adjective

Careful; using or exercising caution; tentative

"He took a few cautious steps toward the cave."

Antonyms of CAUTIOUS

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of CAUTIOUS in a Sentence

  • "He took a few cautious steps toward the cave."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is CAUTIOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: CAUTIOUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CAUTIOUS

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

Letter cautious Total
Scrabble 31111111 10
WWF 41211121 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAUTIOUS

100 words from the letters in CAUTIOUS

How to Use CAUTIOUS in Word Games

CAUTIOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CAUTIOUS

What does CAUTIOUS mean?
CAUTIOUS is a adjective. Careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
Is CAUTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAUTIOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAUTIOUS worth in Scrabble?
CAUTIOUS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAUTIOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CAUTIOUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.