What does CANAL mean?

Pronunciation
/kəˈnæl/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
  2. a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance“the tear duct was obstructed”
  3. long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation

verb

  1. provide (a city) with a canal

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

canals8canaled10canaling11canalled11canalling12

Anagrams of CANAL

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside CANAL

12 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

alan4clan6 aal3ala3ana3 can5 lac5aa2 al2an2la2 na2

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Questions

Is CANAL a valid word in word games?

CANAL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is CANAL worth?

CANAL is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from CANAL?

12 other words, including AN, CAN, AL and LA.