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CANCEROUS

/kænsəɹəs/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
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O 1/1
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Definition of CANCEROUS

adjective

Relating to or affected with cancer.

adjective

Growing or spreading rapidly to the point of harm.

adjective

Extremely unpleasant; detestable.

Antonyms of CANCEROUS

Words with opposite meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is CANCEROUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: CANCEROUS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CANCEROUS

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

Letter cancerous Total
Scrabble 311311111 13
WWF 412411121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANCEROUS

100 words from the letters in CANCEROUS

How to Use CANCEROUS in Word Games

CANCEROUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CANCEROUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CANCEROUS

What does CANCEROUS mean?
CANCEROUS is a adjective. Relating to or affected with cancer.
Is CANCEROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANCEROUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANCEROUS worth in Scrabble?
CANCEROUS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANCEROUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CANCEROUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.