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CAT

5 pts

CAT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. CAT means "to hoist an anchor to the cathead".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to hoist an anchor to the cathead

In a sentence: "They cat."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before CAT. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after CAT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CAT, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

C3
A1
T1
= 5

CAT Scrabble FAQ

Is CAT a Scrabble word?
CAT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does CAT mean?
to hoist an anchor to the cathead
How do you use CAT in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They cat."
How many points is CAT worth in Scrabble?
CAT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAT?
CAT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAT?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAT, CATE, CATH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.