CRANS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of CRANS
A measure of herrings, either imprecise or sometimes legally specified. It has sometimes been about 37½ imperial gallons, or 750 herring on average.
(by extension) A barrel made to hold such a measure.
An embellishment played on the lowest note of a chanter of a bagpipe, consisting of a series of grace notes produced by rapid sequential lifting of the fingers of the lower hand.
Word Details
Is CRANS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRANS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CRANS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CRANS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | a | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRANS
28 words from the letters in CRANS
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How to Use CRANS in Word Games
CRANS 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, CRANS 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 CRANS to find 28 additional valid words.