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5 Letter Words That Start With CAT

There are 5+ five letter words beginning with CAT in our English dictionary. Every five-letter CAT word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with CAT.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With CAT

catch 12
cater 7
cates 7
caths 10
catty 10

All 5-Letter Words Starting With CAT (4 words)

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How Common is CAT as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 5 5-letter words starting with CAT in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9.2, with -S endings dominating (40% of them).

Total Words
5
Avg Scrabble Score
9.2
Most Common Ending (40%)
S

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5 Letter Words beginning with CAT are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with CAT.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter CAT-Words in Scrabble

catch 12
catty 10
caths 10
cates 7
cater 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CAT?

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CAT is catch with a total of 12 points.

C 3
A 1
T 1
C 3
H 4
verb 1. intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped)
Synonyms:
seizegrabsnatchseize/grab/take hold oflay (one's) hands onget one's hands ongraspgripclutchclenchfasten onpluckholdhang on to
verb 2. capture (a person or animal that tries or would try to escape)
Synonyms:
captureseize
verb 3. (of an object) accidentally become entangled or trapped in something
Synonyms:
entanglesnarlcatchentwineintertwineintertwisttwistravelknotenmeshcoilmatjumblemuddle
verb 4. reach in time and board (a train, bus, or aircraft)
Synonyms:
be in time forreach in timemakeget to
verb 5. engage (a person's interest or imagination)
Synonyms:
engagecaptureattractdrawgaingrabarrestseizeholdwinabsorbengrossrivetgripcaptivatebewitch
verb 6. strike (someone) on a part of the body
Synonyms:
hitstrikeslapsmackcrackbangconnect withcontact
verb 7. contract (an illness) through infection or contagion
Synonyms:
become infected withcontractgettakebecome ill/sick withfall ill/sick withbe taken ill withshow symptoms ofsuccumb todevelopgo/come down withsicken forfall victim tobe struck down withbe stricken with
verb 8. become ignited and start burning
Synonyms:
ignitebecome ignitedburnstart burningflamecatch/take fireburst into flamesflame upkindle
noun 1. an act of catching something, typically a ball
noun 2. a game in which a ball is thrown back and forth between two or more players
noun 3. a device for securing something such as a door, window, or box
Synonyms:
latchlockfastenerfasteningclasphasphookbarclipbolt
noun 4. a hidden problem or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation
Synonyms:
snagdisadvantagedrawbackstumbling blockhitchfly in the ointmentjoker in the packpitfallcomplicationproblemhiccuphindrancedifficultysetbackhurdledownsideminus
noun 5. an unevenness in a person's voice caused by emotion
Synonyms:
tremorunevennessshakeshakinessquiverquiveringwobble
noun 6. a round, typically one with words arranged to produce a humorous effect

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With CAT

  • How many 5 letter words starting with CAT are in the English dictionary?

    There are 5 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with CAT. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.2.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with CAT worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "catch", "catty", "cater", "caths" start with CAT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "catch" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with CAT?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with CAT include "catch", "cater", "cates", "caths", "catty".