Cancel
/ˈkænsl̩/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Cancel
noun
verb
- To cross out something with lines etc.
- To invalidate or annul something.
"He cancelled his order on their website."
- To mark something (such as a used postage stamp) so that it can't be reused.
"This machine cancels the letters that have a valid zip code."
- To offset or equalize something.
"The corrective feedback mechanism cancels out the noise."
- To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.
Anagrams of Cancel
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
a1
n1
c3
e1
l1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cancel
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Cancel"
Cancel is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cancel" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cancel" is a medium-scoring word.