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CON

/kɒn/

3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

C 3
O 1
N 1

Meaning of CON

verb
  1. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. To know, understand, acknowledge.
noun
  1. A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
    "pros and cons"
  2. (abbreviation) conservative
    "own the cons"
noun
  1. A convicted criminal, a convict.
noun
  1. A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
verb
  1. To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
noun
  1. The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."
    "The officer of the deck has the conn of the vessel; the captain took the conn when she reached the bridge."
verb
  1. To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).
    "The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor."
noun
  1. An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.
noun
  1. The conversion of part of a building.
    "We're getting a loft con done next year."
noun
  1. Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.
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About the word CON

Is "CON" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "CON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "CON" worth?

In Scrabble, "CON" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "CON" mean?

To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

Does "CON" have any anagrams?

No, "CON" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.