UNCANNY

/ʌnˈkæni/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

U 1/2

N 1/2

C 3/4

A 1/1

N 1/2

Y 4/3

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Definition of UNCANNY

noun

(Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort; translation of Freud's usage of the German "unheimlich" (literally "unsecret").

adjective

Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.

"He bore an uncanny resemblance to the dead sailor."

adjective

Careless.

Examples of UNCANNY in a Sentence

"He bore an uncanny resemblance to the dead sailor."

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Is UNCANNY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, UNCANNY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of UNCANNY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for UNCANNY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter	u	n	c	a	n	n	y	Total
Scrabble	1	1	3	1	1	1	4	12
WWF	2	2	4	1	2	2	3	16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNCANNY

25 words from the letters in UNCANNY

How to Use UNCANNY in Word Games

UNCANNY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since UNCANNY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UNCANNY to find 25 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UNCANNY

What does UNCANNY mean?

UNCANNY is a noun. (Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort; translation of Freud's usage of the German "unheimlich" (literally "unsecret").

Is UNCANNY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNCANNY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

How many points is UNCANNY worth in Scrabble?

UNCANNY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.

How many words can you make from UNCANNY?

You can make 25 words from the letters in UNCANNY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.