ASKANCE
/əˈskæns/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of ASKANCE
To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.
Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
"The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance."
Sideways; obliquely.
Synonyms of ASKANCE
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Examples of ASKANCE in a Sentence
- "The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance."
Word Details
Is ASKANCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASKANCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ASKANCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for ASKANCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | s | k | a | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASKANCE
86 words from the letters in ASKANCE
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How to Use ASKANCE in Word Games
ASKANCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ASKANCE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ASKANCE to find 86 additional valid words.