Is CANVASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANVASS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does CANVASS mean?
- verb
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
- noun
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
“the crowded canvas of history”
- noun
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
- noun
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
7
Letters
C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + V (4) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 12 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 CANVASS
CANVASS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from CANVASS
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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