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Askance

Yes, askance is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does askance mean?

adjective

  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy her eyes with their misted askance look

adverb

  1. with suspicion or disapproval he looked askance at the offer
  2. with a side or oblique glance did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for askance

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

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Frequently asked questions

Is askance a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Askance is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is askance worth in Scrabble?

Askance is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does askance mean?

Askance means: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.