Yes, QANAT is a valid word.QANAT is a Q word without a U in our dictionary. It means an underground water channel.
QANAT in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 14 | 28 | 42 |
| Words With Friends | 15 | 30 | 45 |
Q without U is the classic problem rack. QANAT lets you play the Q for 10 points without waiting for a U, which makes it one of the most useful words to memorize.
Hooks for QANAT
QANAT takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook.
Front hooks: none
Back hooks: QANATS
Anagrams and words inside QANAT
No other word in our dictionary uses exactly the letters of QANAT.
Shorter words you can make from its letters:
ANTA, ANA, ANT, QAT, TAN, AA, AN, AT, NA, TA
Longer words that start or end with QANAT
Our dictionary has 1 longer word that begin with QANAT and 0 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is QANATS at 15 Scrabble points.
Starting with QANAT:
QANATS
Ending with QANAT:
None in our dictionary.
Frequently asked questions
Is QANAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. QANAT is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does QANAT mean?
QANAT means an underground water channel.
How many points is QANAT worth?
QANAT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to QANAT?
QANAT takes 0 front hooks and 1 back hook. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: QANATS.