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Capstans
c 3a 1p 3s 1t 1a 1n 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Less common · plural of capstan
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does capstans mean?
noun
a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails
Definitions shown for capstan, the base form of capstans.
Is CAPSTANS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CAPSTANS worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CAPSTANS
Words that end like CAPSTANS
Common words that share the ending -ANS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ANS Capstans: quick answers
Is CAPSTANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CAPSTANS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CAPSTANS worth?
CAPSTANS scores 12 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does capstans mean?
capstans is the plural of capstan, which means “a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis”.
What words can you make with the letters in CAPSTANS?
You can make 120 shorter words from CAPSTANS, such as CAPSTAN, CAPTANS, CATNAPS, CAPTAN. See the full list.