Canapes
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of canape, referring to small pieces of bread or toast topped with savoury spreads or garnishes, served as appetisers.
“Waiters circulated with trays of canapes before the main dinner began.”
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appetisersnibbleshors d'oeuvres
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Three vowels A, A, E, the CANA opening is shared with several other common words
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Worth 11 points, all standard tiles, the ES suffix hooks neatly and the word clears multiple vowels
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