Dictionary
Askance
a 1s 1k 5a 1n 1c 3e 1
About 2 syllables
adjective · adverb · 7 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does askance mean?
adjective
adverb
with suspicion or disapproval
“he looked askance at the offer”
with a side or oblique glance
“did not quite turn all the way back but looked askance at me with her dark eyes”
Is ASKANCE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ASKANCE worth?
Scrabble
13 ptsWords With Friends
15 ptsWordfeud
14 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
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Askance: quick answers
Is ASKANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ASKANCE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 13 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ASKANCE worth?
ASKANCE scores 13 points in Scrabble, 15 in Words With Friends, 14 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does askance mean?
As an adjective, askance means “(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ASKANCE?
You can make 86 shorter words from ASKANCE, such as CAKES, NECKS, SNACK, SNECK. See the full list.