Carat
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
A unit of weight for precious stones equal to 200 milligrams, or a measure of gold purity.
“The engagement ring featured a diamond of just over one carat.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæ.rət/
Syllables
car·at
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"Carat" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.
Scrabble
"Carat" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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