PRECAUTION
/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRECAUTION
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
"his life was saved by precaution"
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
"to take precautions against risks of accident"
To warn or caution beforehand.
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
Is PRECAUTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRECAUTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | r | e | c | a | u | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRECAUTION
100 words from the letters in PRECAUTION
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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.
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