Cannier

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Comparative form of canny, meaning more shrewd and astute in one's dealings and judgements.

“She proved cannier than her rivals when it came to negotiating the terms of the deal.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

can·ni·er

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Synonyms

shrewdermore astutemore cunningwiser

Antonyms

more naiveless shrewd

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Wordle

Double N followed by -IER, contains vowels A, I, and E, a comparative adjective with useful letters

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, common tiles but the double N can be placed across bonus squares for extra value

Words Related to Cannier

Words you can make from Cannier

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cannier”.

canine inaner acier aeric ancre anice annie areic cairn caner carne ceria cerin craie crain crane crena crine encia eniac ennia erian erica inane

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