seven-letter word · 12 points
Is CANVASS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANVASS is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions”.
Quick answer
Is CANVASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CANVASS is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 12 pts
- Words With Friends
- 15 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
CANVASS meaning and definition
CANVASS has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
CANVASS as a verb
- Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions.
- Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign.
CANVASS as a noun
- The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account.
- An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.
CANVASS Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
CANVASS scores 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is V, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| V | 4 | 5 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| S | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 15 |
CANVASS on premium squares
On a double word square CANVASS scores 24 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 36. Putting V on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of CANVASS
No other word uses exactly the letters in CANVASS.
Unscramble CANVASS: 38 words from its letters
The letters C, A, N, V, A, S, S make 38 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
Words like CANVASS
One-letter changes to CANVASS, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to CANVASS
- canvases13
Remove one letter from CANVASS
- canvas11
- cavass11
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CANVASS word facts
CANVASS is a 7-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (A) and 5 consonants, with A and S repeated. It starts with C and ends with S. By corpus frequency, CANVASS is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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CANVASS Scrabble word FAQ
Is CANVASS a Scrabble word?
Yes. CANVASS is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does CANVASS mean?
CANVASS is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions”.
How many points is CANVASS worth in Scrabble?
CANVASS is worth 12 points in Scrabble: C (3) + A (1) + N (1) + V (4) + A (1) + S (1) + S (1). On a double word square it scores 24, and on a triple word square 36.
How many points is CANVASS in Words With Friends?
CANVASS is worth 15 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does CANVASS have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in CANVASS, but 38 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in CANVASS?
You can make 38 shorter words from the letters in CANVASS, including SCAN, CAN, CANVAS and AS.
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