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CANVASSES

9 letters

✓ IT'S A WORD
TWL06 ✓ SOWPODS ✓ ENABLE1 ✓
Classic 11 pts
Big 11 pts
Super Big 18 pts

CANVASSES is a valid 9-letter Boggle word. It's listed in all three major word lists — TWL06, SOWPODS, and ENABLE1. It scores 11 in Classic, 11 in Big, and 18 in Super Big Boggle.

CANVASSES root CANVASS-es

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verb
  1. figurativelytransitiveTo thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
  2. PhilippinesbroadlyfigurativelytransitiveTo scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
  3. figurativelytransitiveTo seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)
    • The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.
  4. figurativelyspecificallytransitiveTo seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses.
    • The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
  5. obsoletetransitiveTo toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket.
  6. broadlyobsoletetransitiveTo batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
  7. broadlyobsoletetransitiveTo assail or attack (someone or something).
  8. broadlyobsoletetransitiveTo severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
  9. intransitiveTo debate, to discuss.
  10. intransitiveTo seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
  11. intransitivespecificallyTo seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.
noun
  1. countableA seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.
  2. countablespecificallyA seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll.
  3. UScountableA scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes.
  4. countableobsoleteA thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.)
  5. obsoleteuncountableRejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).
  6. countableobsoleteuncountableObsolete spelling of canvas.