Akan

4 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A major ethnic group of West Africa, primarily in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

“The Akan are known for their rich tradition of goldwork.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·kan

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

K with common vowels — decent guess.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. K adds value.

Words Related to Akan

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “akan” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

akal akin alan anan awan azan ikan

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “akan”.

anack angka arank banak kakan kalan kanae kanap kanas kanat kanga kansa kayan manak nabak panak rakan sanka tanak tanka wakan yakan

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