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2 words · highest scoring is scanty at 11 points

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About 6 Letter Words With SCAN

There are 2 six letter words containing SCAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is scanty at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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6 Letter Words With SCAN at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With SCAN

  • scanty11
  • scants8

6 Letter Words With SCAN Defined

scantyAdjective · 11 points
small or insufficient in quantity or amount
scantsVerb · 8 points
provide grudgingly or in insufficient amounts

6 Letter Words With SCAN: Questions

How many six letter words containing SCAN are there?

There are 2 six letter words containing SCAN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing SCAN?

SCANTY is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words containing SCAN?

SCANTS, SCANTY are among the most familiar six letter words containing SCAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six letter words containing SCAN 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.