Caisson
/ˈkeɪs(ə)n/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Caisson
noun
- An enclosure from which water can be expelled, in order to give access to underwater areas for engineering works etc.
- The gate across the entrance to a dry dock.
- A floating tank that can be submerged, attached to an underwater object and then pumped out to lift the object by buoyancy; a camel.
- A two-wheeled, horse-drawn military vehicle used to carry ammunition (and a coffin at funerals).
- A large box to hold ammunition.
Anagrams of Caisson
Letter Values
c3
a1
i1
s1
s1
o1
n1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Caisson
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Caisson"
Caisson is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "caisson" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Caisson" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "caisson" is a low-scoring word.