PAN
/pæn/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of PAN
A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.
The contents of such a receptacle.
A cylindrical receptacle about as tall as it is wide, with one long handle, usually made of metal, used for cooking in the home.
To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
To disparage; to belittle; to put down; to criticise severely.
With "out" (to pan out), to turn out well; to be successful.
Meanings relating to a wind instrument.
Meanings relating to a hollow conduit.
Synonyms of PAN
Words with similar meaning
Word Details
Is PAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PAN
4 words from the letters in PAN
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PAN in Word Games
PAN is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PAN is only 3 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 PAN to find 4 additional valid words.