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Is CANISTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANISTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CANISTER mean?

  1. noun

    a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm

  2. noun

    metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
8

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 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 CANISTER

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

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of CANISTER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CANISTER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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