CANES
/keɪnz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CANES
A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
A rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement
To destroy; to comprehensively defeat
"Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0."
To do something well, in a competent fashion
The genus Arundinaria, the sole temperate genus of bamboo native to the New World.
Examples of CANES in a Sentence
- "Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0."
Word Details
Is CANES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CANES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CANES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANES
42 words from the letters in CANES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CANES in Word Games
CANES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CANES 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 CANES to find 42 additional valid words.