How many points is CANONICAL worth in Scrabble?

CANONICAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANONICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to CANONICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CANONICAL

13 pts

CANONICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CANONICAL means "pertaining to canon. CANON means "a law decreed by a church council".".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

pertaining to canon. CANON means "a law decreed by a church council".

In a sentence: "It is canonical."

Share CANONICAL

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANONICAL. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CANON7 pts

Related words

CANONICALLY18 pts

Back hooks

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

CANONICALS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

CANONICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is CANONICAL a Scrabble word?: CANONICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CANONICAL mean?: pertaining to canon. CANON means "a law decreed by a church council".
How do you use CANONICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is canonical."
How many points is CANONICAL worth in Scrabble?: CANONICAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANONICAL?: CANONICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANONICAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANONICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.