With CAT
3 words · highest scoring is catch at 12 points
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About 5 Letter Words With CAT
There are 3 five letter words containing CAT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is catch at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CATCH, CATER, CATTY 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 CAT at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With CAT
- catch12
- catty10
- cater7
Common 5 Letter Words With CAT
- catch12
- cater7
- catty10
5 Letter Words With CAT Defined
- catchVerb · 12 points
- intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped)
- caterVerb · 7 points
- provide people with food and drink at a social event or other gathering
- cattyAdjective · 10 points
- deliberately hurtful in one's remarks; spiteful
5 Letter Words With CAT: Questions
How many five letter words containing CAT are there?
There are 3 five letter words containing CAT in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing CAT?
CATCH is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing CAT?
CATCH, CATER, CATTY are among the most familiar five letter words containing CAT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing CAT 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.