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Caterpillar
c 3a 1t 1e 1r 1p 3i 1l 1l 1a 1r 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 11 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does caterpillar mean?
noun
a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
Synonymscat
Is CATERPILLAR 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 CATERPILLAR worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
19 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
17 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CATERPILLAR
Best shorter words top 30 of 594
prelatical 14capitella 13apricate 12calliper 12particle 12placater 12prelatic 12arpillera 11caliper 11caltrap 11capital 11caprate 11carpale 11clipart 11crapier 11erratical 11paretic 11picrate 11placate 11placita 11plectra 11plicate 11prelatial 11replica 11apical 10capita 10caplet 10carpal 10carpel 10carper 10
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Words that end like CATERPILLAR
Common words that share the ending -ILLAR, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ILLARCaterpillar: quick answers
Is CATERPILLAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CATERPILLAR is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CATERPILLAR worth?
CATERPILLAR scores 15 points in Scrabble, 19 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 17 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does caterpillar mean?
As a noun, caterpillar means “a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in CATERPILLAR?
You can make 594 shorter words from CATERPILLAR, such as PRELATICAL, CAPITELLA, APRICATE, CALLIPER. See the full list.