Is “Cause” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CAUSE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Cause

/kɔːz/

noun
  1. 1.(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

    They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.

  2. 2.(especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.

    The end of the war was a cause for celebration.

  3. 3.A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.

Synonyms: grounds, justification

verb
  1. 1.To set off an event or action.

    The lightning caused thunder.

  2. 2.(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

    His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful.

  3. 3.To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.