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Cautery

Yes, cautery is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does cautery mean?

noun

  1. an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
  2. the act of coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron or caustic agent or by freezing

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cautery

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of cautery

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CAUTERY.

Words you can make from cautery

Unscramble CAUTERY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cautery a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cautery is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is cautery worth in Scrabble?

Cautery is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cautery mean?

Cautery means: an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it.