How many points is CANAL worth in Scrabble?

CANAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANAL?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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7 pts

CANAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. CANAL means "artificial waterway".

/kəˈnɛl/

Pronunciation: /kəˈnæl/

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
A tubular channel within the body.
One of the faint, hazy markings resembling straight lines on early telescopic images of the surface of Mars.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

artificial waterway

In a sentence: "The canal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANAL. It scores 7 points.

Add one letter after CANAL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is CANAL a Scrabble word?: CANAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does CANAL mean?: artificial waterway
How do you use CANAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The canal is noted."
How many points is CANAL worth in Scrabble?: CANAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANAL?: CANAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.