CANTS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CANTS
An argot, the jargon of a particular class or subgroup.
"He had the look of a prince, but the cant of a fishmonger."
A private or secret language used by a religious sect, gang, or other group.
A language spoken by some Irish Travellers; Shelta.
To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.
To speak in set phrases.
To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.
Side, edge, corner, niche.
"Under the cant of a hill."
Slope, the angle at which something is set.
Examples of CANTS in a Sentence
- "He had the look of a prince, but the cant of a fishmonger."
- "Under the cant of a hill."
- "to cant a cask; to cant a ship"
- "to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football"
Word Details
Is CANTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CANTS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CANTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANTS
31 words from the letters in CANTS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CANTS in Word Games
CANTS 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, CANTS 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 CANTS to find 31 additional valid words.