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CANTON

8 pts

CANTON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points. CANTON means "to divide into cantons (districts)".

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/ˈkæntn̩/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. A division of a political unit.
  2. A small community or clan.
  3. A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton).

verb

  1. To delineate as a separate district.
  2. To divide into cantons.
  3. To allot quarters to troops.

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to divide into cantons (districts)

Letter Values

C3
A1
N1
T1
O1
N1
= 8

CANTON Scrabble FAQ

Is CANTON a Scrabble word?
CANTON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is CANTON worth in Scrabble?
CANTON is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does CANTON mean?
CANTON means "to divide into cantons (districts)".