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Is CANT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CANT mean?

  1. noun

    stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

  2. noun

    a slope in the turn of a road or track; the outside is higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force

  3. noun

    a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

    “they don't speak our lingo”

  4. noun

    insincere talk about religion or morals

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 6 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 CANT

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

Front hooks1

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Words you can make from CANT

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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