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Cancer

Yes, cancer is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cancer mean?

noun

  1. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of cancer

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CANCER.

Words you can make from cancer

Unscramble CANCER for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cancer a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cancer 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 cancer worth in Scrabble?

Cancer is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cancer mean?

Cancer means: any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.