Definition of VAN
A covered vehicle used for carrying goods or people, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but smaller than a truck/lorry.
"The van sped down the road."
An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods.
A light wagon, either covered or open, used by tradesmen and others for the transportation of goods.
To transport in a van or similar vehicle (especially of horses).
(used in passive voice) Of law enforcement: to arrest (not necessarily in a van; derived from party van).
The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
(by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.
A shovel used in cleansing ore.
Examples of VAN in a Sentence
- "The van sped down the road."
Word Details
Is VAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like VAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for VAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VAN
3 words from the letters in VAN
2-letter words
How to Use VAN in Word Games
VAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: VAN 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 VAN to find 3 additional valid words.