Dictionary
Caries
c 3a 1r 1i 1e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does caries mean?
noun
soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Synonymscavitydental cariestooth decay
Is CARIES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CARIES worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CARIES
Words that end like CARIES
Common words that share the ending -ARIES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ARIES Caries: quick answers
Is CARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CARIES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CARIES worth?
CARIES scores 8 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does caries mean?
As a noun, caries means “soft decayed area in a tooth”.
What words can you make with the letters in CARIES?
You can make 104 shorter words from CARIES, such as ACERS, ACRES, AREIC, CARES. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of CARIES?
CARIES rearranges into CERIAS, ERICAS.