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Canal

Yes, canal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does canal mean?

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 WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for canal

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of canal

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CANAL.

Words you can make from canal

Unscramble CANAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is canal a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Canal is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is canal worth in Scrabble?

Canal is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does canal mean?

Canal means: (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion.

Could canal be a Wordle answer?

Canal is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.