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PRECAUTION

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

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

Definition of PRECAUTION

noun

Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

"his life was saved by precaution"

noun

A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

"to take precautions against risks of accident"

verb

To warn or caution beforehand.

verb

To take precaution against.

Examples of PRECAUTION in a Sentence

  • "his life was saved by precaution"
  • "to take precautions against risks of accident"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is PRECAUTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: PRECAUTION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PRECAUTION

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

Letter precaution Total
Scrabble 3113111111 14
WWF 4114121112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRECAUTION

100 words from the letters in PRECAUTION

How to Use PRECAUTION in Word Games

PRECAUTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About PRECAUTION

What does PRECAUTION mean?
PRECAUTION is a noun. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
Is PRECAUTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRECAUTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRECAUTION worth in Scrabble?
PRECAUTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRECAUTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PRECAUTION. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.