SCANS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCANS
Close investigation.
An instance of scanning.
"The operators vacated the room during the scan."
The result or output of a scanning process.
"The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis."
To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely.
"She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for."
To look about for; to look over quickly.
"He scanned the horizon."
To create a digital copy of an image using a scanner.
"Pencil drawings don't scan very well."
Examples of SCANS in a Sentence
- "The operators vacated the room during the scan."
- "The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis."
- "She scanned the passage carefully but could not find what she was looking for."
- "He scanned the horizon."
Word Details
Is SCANS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCANS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCANS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCANS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCANS
15 words from the letters in SCANS
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3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SCANS in Word Games
SCANS 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, SCANS 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 SCANS to find 15 additional valid words.