01 Word definition

caress

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is CARESS a word?

Yes. CARESS is a 6-letter noun. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CARESS?

C-A-R-E-S-S

CARESS contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

    “he showered her with caresses”

2verb

  1. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

    “He caressed her face”
Synonyms
fondle
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends9points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CARESS spelled?

C1A2R3E4S5S6
Starts withCARFirst 3 letters
Ends withESSLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats S
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About CARESS.

How do you spell CARESS?

CARESS is spelled C-A-R-E-S-S. It contains 6 letters.