Word: CANTED
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Definition of CANTED
- To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.
- To speak in set phrases.
- To preach in a singsong fashion, especially in a false or empty manner.
- To set (something) at an angle.
"to cant a cask; to cant a ship"
- To give a sudden turn or new direction to.
"to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football"
- To bevel an edge or corner.
- To divide or parcel out.
- Having angles.
"a canted window"
- Inclined at an angle to something else; sloping.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "canted" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "canted" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CANTED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CANTED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CANTED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CANTED:
- # the canted effect
- # master of canted
- # playing with canted
- # in terms of canted
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CANTED:
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