CAN
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkæn//
verb
- (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to."She can speak English, French, and German."
- (auxiliary verb, defective) To be able to."Can you remember your fifth birthday?"
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to."You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework."
- (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; to be possible for (someone or something) to."Can it be Friday already?"
intj
- (Manglish, Singlish) OK, sure; indicates approval or acknowledgment.
- (Manglish, Singlish, with falling or rising-falling pitch) Used to convey reassurance.
particle
- (Manglish, Singlish, interrogative) OK(?); used at the end of a question when seeking approval or acknowledgment."I cut this wire, can?"
noun
- (archaic) A chamber pot.
- (archaic) A chamber pot."Shit or get off the can."
- (childish or vulgar, slang, Canada, US) Buttocks.
- (vulgar, slang, Canada, US) The breasts of a woman.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CAN'?
The word CAN is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
N1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CAN'?
The word CAN is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
N2
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.