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CANARY

/kəˈnɛəɹi/

6 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
R 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of CANARY

noun

A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.

noun

Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.

noun

A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.

verb

To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)

verb

To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.

adjective

Of a light yellow colour.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is CANARY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: CANARY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CANARY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter canary Total
Scrabble 311114 11
WWF 412113 12

How to Use CANARY in Word Games

CANARY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CANARY 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 CANARY to find 34 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CANARY

What does CANARY mean?
CANARY is a noun. A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.
Is CANARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANARY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANARY worth in Scrabble?
CANARY is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANARY?
You can make 34 words from the letters in CANARY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.