How many points is CAN worth in Scrabble?

CAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAN?

CAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CAN?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAN, CANE, CANS, CANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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CAN

5 pts

CAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. CAN means "to be able to".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkæn/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæn/

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verb

(auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.
Example: She can speak English, French, and German. I can play football. Can you remember your fifth birthday?
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
Example: You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. Can I use your pen?
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.
Example: Animals can experience emotions.

Synonyms: be able to, cognize, grok, ken, may

Antonyms: can't, cannot, can’t

noun

A more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium, but sometimes of plastic, and with a carrying handle over the top.
A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).
A tin-plate canister, often cylindrical, for preserved foods such as fruit, meat, or fish.

Synonyms: tin

verb

To seal in a can.
Example: They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.
To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.
Example: They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.
To discard, scrap or terminate (an idea, project, etc.).
Example: He canned the whole project because he thought it would fail.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to be able to

In a sentence: "They can."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before CAN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SCAN6 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after CAN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CAN, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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CAN Scrabble FAQ

Is CAN a Scrabble word?: CAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does CAN mean?: to be able to
How do you use CAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They can."
How many points is CAN worth in Scrabble?: CAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAN?: CAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAN, CANE, CANS, CANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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