1noun
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
01 Word definition
canker
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is CANKER a word?
Yes. CANKER is a 6-letter noun. a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-N-K-E-RHow do you spell CANKER?
CANKER contains 6 letters, begins with C, and ends with R.
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2noun
an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗canker sore
02 Letter breakdown
How is CANKER spelled?
C1A2N3K4E5R6
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About CANKER.
How do you spell CANKER?
CANKER is spelled C-A-N-K-E-R. It contains 6 letters.