Words Containing CAN

1,285 words contain CAN anywhere. Scores range up to 31 points (REPUBLICANIZING), averaging 14.9 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Renouncing a throne or responsibility.

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Plural of ABDICANT.

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Covered with prickles; prickly.

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A plant of the genus Acanthus, with spiny leaves.

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A sharp spike or spine.

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Bearing prickles or resembling acanthus plants.

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Plural of acantha; spines or thorny projections.

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Plural of ACANTHA.

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Plural of acanthus.

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Strontium sulfate, the main constituent of Acantharea skeletons.

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Relating to or resembling the acanthus plant or its leaves.

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Plural of ACANTHIN.

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A parasitic worm with a spiny retractable proboscis.

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Shaped like a spine or thorn.

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Possessing spines or thorns; spiny.

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Plural of ACANTH.

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A plant of the genus Acanthus with spiny leaves and white or purplish flowers.

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Plural of ACANTHUS.

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Causing annoyance or irritation.

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A type of tropical American plant in the genus Ageratum.

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A type of wine formerly produced near Alicante, Spain.

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Plural of ALICANT.

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A circle on the celestial sphere parallel to the horizon.

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Plural of ALMACANTAR.

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A small circle parallel to the horizon, used in astronomy.

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Plural of ALMUCANTAR.

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Occurring before dawn or in the hours just after midnight.

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Used in the treatment or prevention of cancer.

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Prevents drying out.

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Plural of ANTIDESICCANT.

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Opposing formation of a republic.

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Plural of ANTIREPUBLICAN.

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A person who applies for something, such as a job.

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Plural of APPLICANT.

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Specialized knowledge mysterious to the uninitiated.

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Plural of ARCANA.

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Understood only by a few; mysterious or secret.

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In an obscure or mysterious manner.

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The quality of being arcane.

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Plural of ARCANENESS.

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A person with secret knowledge of a craft, especially porcelain.

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Plural of ARCANIST.

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A profound secret or mystery known only to a select few.

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Plural of ARCANUM.

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A metal container for household trash.

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Plural of ASHCAN.

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A coarse, thick fabric, often waterproof.

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Plural of BARACAN.

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A defensive tower at a castle or town entrance.

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Plural of BARBICAN.

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A thick striped cloth of various fibers.

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Plural of BARRACAN.

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Of or resembling a basilica.

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A lightweight metal pot for boiling water or cooking outdoors.

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Plural of BILLYCAN.

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A pirate, especially one in the Caribbean.

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Past tense of BUCCANEER.

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Present participle of BUCCANEER.

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Plural of BUCCANEERING.

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Like a buccaneer; piratical.

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How many words containing can are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain CAN anywhere?

REPUBLICANIZING scores 31 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.