Daily word games to challenge your mind
Need 5-letter words beginning with CAN? This comprehensive list has you covered. Popular examples include CANAL, CANDY, CANED, plus CANER, CANES, CANID and many more. Click any word for its full definition and usage.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| canal | 5 | 2 | |
| candy | 5 | 2 | |
| caned | 5 | 2 | |
| caner | 5 | 2 | |
| canes | 5 | 2 | |
| canid | 5 | 2 | |
| canna | 5 | 2 | |
| canny | 5 | 2 | |
| canoe | 5 | 1 | |
| canon | 5 | 2 | |
| canso | 5 | 2 | |
| canst | 5 | 1 | |
| canto | 5 | 2 | |
| cants | 5 | 1 | |
| canty | 5 | 2 |
Are CAN-starting words common?
CAN is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CAN quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.