With CAN
18 words · highest scoring is canopy at 13 points
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About 6 Letter Words With CAN
There are 18 six letter words containing CAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is canopy at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 18 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CANALS, CANINE, CANOPY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With CAN, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words With CAN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With CAN
- canopy13
- canary11
- canvas11
- canyon11
- vacant11
- cancel10
- cancer10
- candid10
Common 6 Letter Words With CAN
- canals8
- cancel10
- candid10
- canine8
- cannot8
- canons8
- canton8
- canvas11
6 Letter Words With CAN Defined
- canalsNoun · 8 points
- an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
- cancerNoun · 10 points
- a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body
- canineAdjective · 8 points
- relating to or resembling a dog or dogs
- cannotContraction · 8 points
- can not
- canopyNoun · 13 points
- an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed
- canvasNoun · 11 points
- a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting
6 Letter Words With CAN: Questions
How many six letter words containing CAN are there?
There are 18 six letter words containing CAN in our dictionary, and 18 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing CAN?
CANOPY is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing CAN?
CANALS, CANINE, CANOPY are among the most familiar six letter words containing CAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing CAN valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.