CANASTA
7 letters · 3 syllables
Definition of CANASTA
CANASTA is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is CANASTA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANASTA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CANASTA earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for CANASTA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | a | s | t | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANASTA
45 words from the letters in CANASTA
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How to Use CANASTA in Word Games
CANASTA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CANASTA uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CANASTA to find 45 additional valid words.