CANAL
/kəˈnɛl/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CANAL
An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
A tubular channel within the body.
One of the faint, hazy markings resembling straight lines on early telescopic images of the surface of Mars.
To dig an artificial waterway in or to (a place), especially for drainage
To travel along a canal by boat
Word Details
Is CANAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CANAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CANAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANAL
18 words from the letters in CANAL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CANAL in Word Games
CANAL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CANAL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CANAL to find 18 additional valid words.