Sanction
Yes, sanction is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
What does sanction mean?
noun
- formal and explicit approval
a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement
- a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
- official permission or approval
authority for the program was renewed several times
verb
- give sanction to
I approve of his educational policies
- give authority or permission to
- give religious sanction to, such as through on oath
sanctify the marriage
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for sanction
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 10 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of sanction
- contains
- actinons
- canonist
- sonantic
Words you can make from sanction
Frequently asked questions
Is sanction a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Sanction 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 sanction worth in Scrabble?
Sanction is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does sanction mean?
Sanction means: formal and explicit approval.