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01 Word definition

cautious

8 letters · 5 vowels · 3 consonants

Is CAUTIOUS a word?

Yes. CAUTIOUS is a 8-letter noun. people who are fearful and cautious Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CAUTIOUS?

C-A-U-T-I-O-U-S

CAUTIOUS contains 8 letters, begins with C, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. people who are fearful and cautious

    “whitewater rafting is not for the timid”

2adjective

  1. showing careful forethought

    “reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions”
Synonyms
timid
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends13points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CAUTIOUS spelled?

C1A2U3T4I5O6U7S8
Starts withCAUFirst 3 letters
Ends withOUSLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats U
Vowel balance5 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with CAU →Words ending in OUS →Words made from CAUTIOUS →Words with A →Words with C →Words with I →Words with O →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About CAUTIOUS.

How do you spell CAUTIOUS?

CAUTIOUS is spelled C-A-U-T-I-O-U-S. It contains 8 letters.