With CAL
12 words · highest scoring is calif at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words With CAL
There are 12 five letter words containing CAL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is calif at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CALIF, FOCAL, SCALE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words With CAL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With CAL
- calif10
- fecal10
- focal10
- scaly10
- vocal10
- scalp9
- decal8
- scald8
Common 5 Letter Words With CAL
- calif10
- calls7
- fecal10
- focal10
- scala7
- scald8
- scalp9
- scaly10
5 Letter Words With CAL Defined
- decalNoun · 8 points
- a design prepared on special paper for durable transfer on to another surface such as glass or porcelain
- focalAdjective · 10 points
- relating to the centre or most important part
- scalaNoun · 7 points
- the central duct of the cochlea in the inner ear, containing the sensory cells and separated from the scala tympani and scala vestibuli by membranes
- scaleNoun · 7 points
- each of the small, thin horny or bony plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles, typically overlapping one another
- scalyAdjective · 10 points
- covered in scales
5 Letter Words With CAL: Questions
How many five letter words containing CAL are there?
There are 12 five letter words containing CAL in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing CAL?
CALIF is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing CAL?
CALIF, FOCAL, SCALE are among the most familiar five letter words containing CAL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing CAL valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.