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Is CAN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAN mean?

  1. noun

    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

  2. verb

    preserve in a can or tin

    “tinned foods are not very tasty”

  3. verb

    terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

    “The boss fired his secretary today”

  4. noun

    the quantity contained in a can

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) = 5 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CAN

Single letters that turn CAN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks3

Words you can make from CAN

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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