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01 Word definition

cagey

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is CAGEY a word?

Yes. CAGEY is a 5-letter adjective. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CAGEY?

C-A-G-E-Y

CAGEY contains 5 letters, begins with C, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

    “a cagey lawyer”

2adjective

  1. characterized by great caution and wariness

    “a cagey avoidance of a definite answer”
Synonyms
cagycannycleverchary
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CAGEY spelled?

C1A2G3E4Y5
Starts withCAGFirst 3 letters
Ends withGEYLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with CAG →Words ending in GEY →Words made from CAGEY →Words with A →Words with C →Words with E →Words with G →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About CAGEY.

How do you spell CAGEY?

CAGEY is spelled C-A-G-E-Y. It contains 5 letters.