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CANAL

/kəˈnɛl/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of CANAL

noun

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

noun

A tubular channel within the body.

noun

One of the faint, hazy markings resembling straight lines on early telescopic images of the surface of Mars.

verb

To dig an artificial waterway in or to (a place), especially for drainage

verb

To travel along a canal by boat

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is CANAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CANAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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 canal Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41212 10

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About CANAL

What does CANAL mean?
CANAL is a noun. An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
Is CANAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANAL worth in Scrabble?
CANAL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANAL?
You can make 18 words from the letters in CANAL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.