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KOAN

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There is 1 meaning of the word Koan.

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Koan - as a noun

A paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in zen buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning

Example Sentences

"The Zen master gave his students a koan to ponder."
"The koan challenged the student to find the sound of one hand clapping."
"She meditated on the koan for hours, hoping for enlightenment."
"The ancient koan puzzled even the most experienced Zen practitioners."
"The koan asked the question: What is the sound of a tree falling in an empty forest?"
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Is KOAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, koan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KOAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is KOAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, koan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KOAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is KOAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, koan is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KOAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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