Caution

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; prudent attention to potential hazards. It can also refer to a warning or a formal reprimand by police.

“The sign urged caution when approaching the construction site.”

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Contains -TION ending, one of the most common suffixes in English

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Worth 9 points; -TION endings are excellent for high-scoring plays

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