How many points is CANTER worth in Scrabble?

CANTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANTER?

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

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

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8 pts

CANTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CANTER means "to ride a horse at a moderate pace".

/ˈkæntə(ɹ)/

A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
A ride on a horse at such speed.

One who cants or whines; a beggar.
One who makes hypocritical pretensions to goodness; one who uses canting language.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to ride a horse at a moderate pace

In a sentence: "They canter."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANTER. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is CANTER a Scrabble word?: CANTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does CANTER mean?: to ride a horse at a moderate pace
How do you use CANTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They canter."
How many points is CANTER worth in Scrabble?: CANTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANTER?: CANTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCANTER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.