SCAN
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //skæn//
verb
- (transitive) 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."
- (transitive) To examine sequentially, carefully, or critically; to scrutinize; to behold closely."to scan the hard drive for errors"
- (transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly.
- (transitive) To look about for; to look over quickly.
noun
- Close investigation.
- Close investigation.
- (computing) An instance of scanning."The operators vacated the room during the scan."
- (computing) The result or output of a scanning process."The doctors looked at the scans and made a diagnosis."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'SCAN'?
The word SCAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
A1
N1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCAN'?
The word SCAN is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
A1
N2
Total: 8 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.