KOAN
/ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of KOAN
A story about a Zen master and his student, sometimes like a riddle, other times like a fable, which has become an object of Zen study, and which, when meditated upon, may unlock mechanisms in the Zen student’s mind leading to satori.
A riddle with no solution, used to provoke reflection on the inadequacy of logical reasoning, and to lead to enlightenment.
Word Details
Is KOAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KOAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KOAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KOAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | o | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KOAN
12 words from the letters in KOAN
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use KOAN in Word Games
KOAN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KOAN 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 KOAN to find 12 additional valid words.