Words Starting With KAN

52 words start with KAN. Scores range up to 23 points (KANTIKOYING), averaging 13.2 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

52
Total Words
13
Unique Endings
13.2
Avg. Points
23
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Definition

The Japanese syllabary scripts hiragana and katakana.

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Definition

A grey mullet.

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Definition

Plural of KANAE.

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Definition

An aminoglycoside antibiotic used for severe bacterial infections.

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Definition

Plural of KANAMYCIN.

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Definition

Plural of KANA.

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Definition

A card used to regulate manufacturing supply.

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Definition

Plural of KANBAN.

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Definition

Plural of KANDY.

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Definition

A city in central Sri Lanka, last capital of the ancient kings.

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Definition

A Polynesian or Maori man.

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Definition

A Hebrew unit of length equal to six cubits.

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Definition

Plural of KANEH.

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Definition

Plural of KANE.

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Definition

A heated sleeping platform in Chinese architecture.

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Definition

A comb worn by Sikhs as one of the five Ks.

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Definition

A large Australian marsupial with strong hind legs for jumping.

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Definition

Past tense of KANGAROO.

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Definition

Present participle of KANGAROO.

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Definition

Plural of KANGAROO.

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Definition

Plural of KANGA.

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A Sikh wooden comb.

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Definition

Plural of KANGHA.

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Definition

Plural of KANG.

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Definition

The Japanese writing system using Chinese characters.

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Definition

Plural of KANJI.

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Plural of kan.

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Definition

Plural of KANS.

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Definition

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant.

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Definition

A Middle Eastern unit of weight, varying by locality, about 45 kg.

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Definition

Plural of KANTAR.

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Past tense of KANT.

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Definition

An alternative form of kantele.

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Definition

Plural of KANTELA.

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Definition

A Finnish plucked zither, traditionally with five strings.

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Definition

Plural of KANTELE.

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A gelatinous substance obtained from seaweed, used as a thickener.

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Plural of KANTEN.

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A type of South Asian embroidery used on quilts and cushions.

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Definition

Plural of kantharos.

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Definition

An ancient Greek drinking cup with two handles.

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Definition

Plural of KANTHA.

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A Native American social gathering or dance.

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Definition

Past tense of KANTIKOY.

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Present participle of KANTIKOY.

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Plural of KANTIKOY.

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Present participle of KANT.

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Plural of KANT.

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Definition

A small New Zealand tree with white flowers, related to tea tree.

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Definition

Plural of KANUKA.

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A long white robe worn by men in East Africa.

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Plural of KANZU.

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How many words starting with kan are there?

There are 52 words starting with kan.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with KAN?

KANTIKOYING scores 23 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.