CANNY
/ˈkæni/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of CANNY
Careful, prudent, cautious.
"The politician gave a canny response to the reporter's questions."
Knowing, shrewd, astute.
"The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted."
Frugal, thrifty.
"canny investments"
Very, considerably; quite, rather.
"That's a canny big horse, man!"
Gently, quietly; carefully, skilfully.
"drive canny"
(especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.
Examples of CANNY in a Sentence
- "The politician gave a canny response to the reporter's questions."
- "The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted."
- "canny investments"
- "That's a canny big horse, man!"
Word Details
Is CANNY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANNY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CANNY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CANNY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | n | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANNY
14 words from the letters in CANNY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CANNY in Word Games
CANNY is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CANNY 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 CANNY to find 14 additional valid words.