Canton
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A major city and deep-water port in southern China, situated on the Zhu Jiang delta and serving as the capital of Guangdong province.
“Canton has historically been one of the most important gateways for trade between China and the wider world.”
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can·ton
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Six common letters following the -ANTON pattern, similar to BANTON or WANTON in structure
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Worth 8 points, all low-value common tiles, CANTONS adds a point and is a clean extension play
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