Scanner
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A device that scans documents or images and converts them into digital format, or a person who scans things. It can also refer to medical imaging equipment or radio receivers.
“The office purchased a new multifunction scanner that could copy, scan, and fax documents efficiently.”
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Double N pattern; -ANNER ending with SC- prefix
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Worth 9 points; useful for building with double consonants
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