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CANONS

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of CANONS

noun

A generally accepted principle; a rule.

"The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."

noun

A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.

noun

The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.

"the entire Shakespeare canon"

noun

A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.

noun

A canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders.

noun

A Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or twice that number and two bridges.

Synonyms of CANONS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CANONS in a Sentence

  • "The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."
  • "the entire Shakespeare canon"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is CANONS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for CANONS

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

Letter canons Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 412121 11

How to Use CANONS in Word Games

CANONS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, CANONS 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 CANONS to find 41 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CANONS

What does CANONS mean?
CANONS is a noun. A generally accepted principle; a rule.
Is CANONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CANONS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CANONS worth in Scrabble?
CANONS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CANONS?
You can make 41 words from the letters in CANONS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CANONS?
Synonyms of CANONS include: French canon. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.