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Word: CARED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 A 1 R 1 E 1 D 2
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kหˆรฆred/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CARED

verb
  1. To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

    ""She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going.""

  2. (polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.

    "I don't care to hear your opinion."

  3. (with for) To look after or look out for.

    "He cared for his mother while she was sick."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "cared" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cared" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CARED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CARED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CARED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CARED is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in CARED? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CARED.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CARED:

  • # the cared effect
  • # master of cared
  • # playing with cared
  • # in terms of cared

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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