How many points is CANCER worth in Scrabble?

CANCER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANCER?

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

Can you add a letter to CANCER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CANCER

10 pts

CANCER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CANCER means "serious disease resulting from a malignant growth or tumour".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

serious disease resulting from a malignant growth or tumour

Share CANCER

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANCER. It scores 10 points.

Back hooks

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

CANCERS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

CANCER Scrabble FAQ

Is CANCER a Scrabble word?: CANCER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
How many points is CANCER worth in Scrabble?: CANCER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANCER?: CANCER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANCER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANCERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.