1adjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
“sidelong glances”
01 Word definition
askance
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ASKANCE a word?
Yes. ASKANCE is a 7-letter adjective. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-S-K-A-N-C-EHow do you spell ASKANCE?
ASKANCE contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
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2adverb
with suspicion or disapproval
“he looked askance at the offer”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗askantasquintsquintsquint-eyedsquintysidelong
02 Letter breakdown
How is ASKANCE spelled?
A1S2K3A4N5C6E7
03 Word-game status
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About ASKANCE.
How do you spell ASKANCE?
ASKANCE is spelled A-S-K-A-N-C-E. It contains 7 letters.