Canon
/ˈkæn.ən/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Canon
noun
- A generally accepted principle; a rule.
"The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."
- A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
- The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.
"the entire Shakespeare canon"
- A eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon.
- A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.
"We must proceed according to canon law."
Anagrams of Canon
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
a1
n1
o1
n1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Canon
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 "Canon"
Canon is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "canon" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Canon" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "canon" is a low-scoring word.