KANA
/ˈkɑːnə/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of KANA
The hiragana and katakana syllabaries. These are made up of characters that represent individual syllables, which are are used to write Japanese words and particles. Kana are derived from kanji.
A hiragana or katakana character.
Word Details
Is KANA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KANA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KANA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KANA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | a | n | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KANA
5 words from the letters in KANA
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KANA in Word Games
KANA is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KANA is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KANA to find 5 additional valid words.