Canvas
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A strong, durable cloth used for making sails, tents, or as a surface for painting.
“The artist prepared a fresh canvas for her next painting.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkænvəs/
Syllables
can·vas
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Contains V which is less common, with A appearing twice.
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Worth 11 points; V is valuable at 4 points.
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