Cancel

/ˈkænsl̩/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Cancel

verb

  1. To cross out something with lines etc.
  2. To invalidate or annul something.

    "He cancelled his order on their website."

  3. 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."

  4. To offset or equalize something.

    "The corrective feedback mechanism cancels out the noise."

  5. To remove a common factor from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction, or from both sides of an equation.
Anagrams of Cancel

No exact anagrams found for "cancel". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "cancel" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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.