Dictionary
Koan
k 5o 1a 1n 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 4 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does koan mean?
noun
a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning
Is KOAN 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 KOAN worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in KOAN
Anagrams 1
Hooks for KOAN
Add one letter to the front or back of KOAN to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like KOAN
Common words that share the ending -OAN, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -OANKoan: quick answers
Is KOAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. KOAN is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is KOAN worth?
KOAN scores 8 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does koan mean?
As a noun, koan means “a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution”.
What words can you make with the letters in KOAN?
You can make 10 shorter words from KOAN, such as KOA, KON, OAK, OKA. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of KOAN?
KOAN rearranges into KAON.