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Cautious

Yes, cautious is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cautious mean?

noun

  1. people who are fearful and cautious whitewater rafting is not for the timid

adjective

  1. showing careful forethought reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions
  2. avoiding excess a conservative estimate

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cautious

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants5 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of cautious

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CAUTIOUS.

Words you can make from cautious

Unscramble CAUTIOUS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cautious a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cautious 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 cautious worth in Scrabble?

Cautious is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cautious mean?

Cautious means: people who are fearful and cautious.