How many points is SANCTION worth in Scrabble?

SANCTION is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SANCTION?

SANCTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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SANCTION

10 pts

SANCTION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. SANCTION is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "to give permission for".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsæŋkʃən/

Pronunciation

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noun

An approval, by an authority, generally one that makes something valid.
Example: The whalers had been operating in the contested waters off the island with sanction from the Japanese government.
A penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several nations, or by an international body.
Example: The United States enacted a new round of sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa.
A law, treaty, or contract, or a clause within a law, treaty, or contract, specifying any of the above.

verb

To ratify; to make valid.
To give official authorization or approval to; to countenance.
To penalize (a State etc.) with sanctions.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SANCTION is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "to give permission for".

In a sentence: "They sanction."

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Base words

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AUTHORIZE21 pts

Word forms

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SANCTIONABLE16 pts

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Letter Values

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SANCTION Scrabble FAQ

Is SANCTION a Scrabble word?: SANCTION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does SANCTION mean?: SANCTION is a verb form of authorize. AUTHORIZE means "to give permission for".
How do you use SANCTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sanction."
How many points is SANCTION worth in Scrabble?: SANCTION is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SANCTION?: SANCTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).