SANCTIFY
/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
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I
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Definition of SANCTIFY
verb
To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
verb
To free from sin; to purify.
verb
To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points
Is SANCTIFY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SANCTIFY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: SANCTIFY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SANCTIFY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | n | c | t | i | f | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SANCTIFY
100 words from the letters in SANCTIFY
6-letter words
5-letter words
fancy
13/14
USUKWWF
nifty
11/11
USUKWWF
fisty
11/10
UK
fianc
10/12
UK
finca
10/12
UK
fasci
10/11
UK
facts
10/11
USUKWWF
cyans
10/11
USUKWWF
canty
10/11
USUKWWF
fains
8/9
UK
naifs
8/9
USUKWWF
faint
8/9
USUKWWF
fasti
8/8
UK
fiats
8/8
USUKWWF
snift
8/9
UK
ayins
8/8
USUKWWF
antsy
8/8
USUKWWF
nasty
8/8
USUKWWF
tansy
8/8
USUKWWF
cains
7/9
USUKWWF
actin
7/9
USUKWWF
antic
7/9
USUKWWF
canst
7/9
USUKWWF
cants
7/9
USUKWWF
scant
7/9
USUKWWF
antis
5/6
USUKWWF
saint
5/6
USUKWWF
satin
5/6
USUKWWF
stain
5/6
USUKWWF
tains
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
fays
10/9
USUKWWF
cafs
9/10
UK
fisc
9/10
USUKWWF
fact
9/10
USUKWWF
cany
9/10
UK
cyan
9/10
USUKWWF
cays
9/9
USUKWWF
sync
9/10
USUKWWF
city
9/9
USUKWWF
cyst
9/9
USUKWWF
fain
7/8
USUKWWF
naif
7/8
USUKWWF
fans
7/8
USUKWWF
fins
7/8
USUKWWF
fiat
7/7
USUKWWF
fast
7/7
USUKWWF
fats
7/7
USUKWWF
fist
7/7
USUKWWF
fits
7/7
USUKWWF
sift
7/7
USUKWWF
nfts
7/8
ayin
7/7
USUKWWF
nays
7/7
USUKWWF
nyas
7/7
UK
yins
7/7
USUKWWF
tiny
7/7
USUKWWF
tyin
7/7
UK
stay
7/6
USUKWWF
cain
6/8
USUKWWF
asci
6/7
USUKWWF
saic
6/7
UK
cans
6/8
USUKWWF
scan
6/8
USUKWWF
cant
6/8
USUKWWF
acts
6/7
USUKWWF
cast
6/7
USUKWWF
cats
6/7
USUKWWF
scat
6/7
USUKWWF
cist
6/7
USUKWWF
cits
6/7
UK
tics
6/7
USUKWWF
ains
4/5
USUKWWF
anis
4/5
USUKWWF
sain
4/5
USUKWWF
anti
4/5
USUKWWF
tain
4/5
USUKWWF
aits
4/4
USUKWWF
itas
4/4
UK
sati
4/4
USUKWWF
tais
4/4
UK
ants
4/5
USUKWWF
nats
4/5
UK
sant
4/5
UK
tans
4/5
USUKWWF
nits
4/5
USUKWWF
snit
4/5
USUKWWF
tins
4/5
USUKWWF
How to Use SANCTIFY in Word Games
SANCTIFY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SANCTIFY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SANCTIFY
What does SANCTIFY mean?
SANCTIFY is a verb. To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.
Is SANCTIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SANCTIFY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SANCTIFY worth in Scrabble?
SANCTIFY is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SANCTIFY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SANCTIFY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SANCTIFY?
Synonyms of SANCTIFY include: cleanse, purify, consecrate, hallow. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.