ASHCAN

6-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

A 1
S 1
H 4
C 3
A 1
N 1

Meaning of ASHCAN

noun
  1. A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin.
  2. A kind of large firecracker.
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the Ashcan School of American art.
  2. Describing a comic book originally published solely to retain ownership of a trademark, not intended for general release; later used for promotional comic books intended for limited release to the public.
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Anagrams of ASHCAN

nachas11

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About the word ASHCAN

Is "ASHCAN" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ASHCAN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ASHCAN" worth?

In Scrabble, "ASHCAN" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "ASHCAN" mean?

A container for ashes, used in times past for accumulating ashes generated from wood and coal fires, for eventual disposal elsewhere. A dustbin.

What are the anagrams of "ASHCAN"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ASHCAN: NACHAS.