Is SCAN a word?
SCAN is a valid word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, has 4 letters, and can be rearranged into 1 other word, plus 5 shorter words built from the same letters.
Yes, SCAN is a valid word.
What does scan mean?
noun: the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region.
“he made a thorough scan of the beach with his binoculars”
Definition from WordNet, Princeton University.
SCAN: word details
- Pronunciation: SKAN (approx., 1 syllable)
- Length: 4 letters, a short word. It is one of 5,469 4-letter words in our dictionary.
- Scrabble: worth 6 points on the tiles.
- Words With Friends: worth 8 points on the tiles.
- Games: recognised in the combined word list Unscrambly uses for Scrabble and Words With Friends. Acceptance in official tournament lists (TWL, SOWPODS) can vary.
Anagrams of scan
Shorter words inside scan
Words you can make from the letters of scan.
Frequently asked questions
What does SCAN mean?
SCAN is a noun. It means: the act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region.
Is SCAN a valid word?
Yes, SCAN is a valid word. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Unscrambly validity is based on a large open English word list used across word games. Word acceptance varies by the exact tournament dictionary in use.