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Is CANVASSES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CANVASSES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CANVASSES mean?

Canvasses is a form of CANVASS.

  1. verb

    get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

  2. noun

    the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

    “the crowded canvas of history”

  3. noun

    an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

  4. 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

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
17
Letters
9

C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + V (4) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 14 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 CANVASSES

CANVASSES 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 CANVASSES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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