VAN
/væn/
3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of VAN
noun
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A covered vehicle used for carrying goods or people, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but smaller than a truck/lorry.
"The van sped down the road."
- An enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods.
verb
- To transport in a van or similar vehicle (especially of horses).
- (used in passive voice) Of law enforcement: to arrest (not necessarily in a van; derived from party van).
noun
- The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.
- (by extension) The person(s) at the forefront of any group or movement.
noun
- A shovel used in cleansing ore.
verb
- To wash or cleanse, as a small portion of ore, on a shovel.
noun
- A fan or other contrivance, such as a sieve, for winnowing grain.
- A wing with which the air is beaten.
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About the word VAN
Is "VAN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "VAN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "VAN" worth?
In Scrabble, "VAN" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "VAN" mean?
A covered vehicle used for carrying goods or people, usually roughly cuboid in shape, longer and higher than a car but smaller than a truck/lorry.
Does "VAN" have any anagrams?
No, "VAN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.