1noun
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
“there are two classes of detergents”
01 Word definition
category
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is CATEGORY a word?
Yes. CATEGORY is a 8-letter noun. a collection of things sharing a common attribute Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-T-E-G-O-R-YHow do you spell CATEGORY?
CATEGORY contains 8 letters, begins with C, and ends with Y.
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2noun
a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗classfamily
02 Letter breakdown
How is CATEGORY spelled?
C1A2T3E4G5O6R7Y8
03 Word-game status
Can you play CATEGORY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About CATEGORY.
How do you spell CATEGORY?
CATEGORY is spelled C-A-T-E-G-O-R-Y. It contains 8 letters.