01 Word definition

ban

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is BAN a word?

Yes. BAN is a 3-letter noun. a decree that prohibits something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BAN?

B-A-N

BAN contains 3 letters, begins with B, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a decree that prohibits something

2noun

  1. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova

Synonyms
prohibitionproscription
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends7points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BAN spelled?

B1A2N3
Starts withBANFirst 3 letters
Ends withBANLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About BAN.

How do you spell BAN?

BAN is spelled B-A-N. It contains 3 letters.