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canna

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5 LETTERS5 POINTS[ˈkænə]

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A C N

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canna is worth 5 points before any pangram bonus.
It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, c, n plus any remaining hive letters.
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[ˈkænə]

noun
Any member of the genus Canna of tropical plants with large leaves and often showy flowers.
noun
A measure of length in Italy, varying from six to seven feet.