Word: CAUTION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
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
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "caution" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "caution" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAUTION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CAUTION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CAUTION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CAUTION:
- # the caution effect
- # master of caution
- # playing with caution
- # in terms of caution
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CAUTION:
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