1noun
formal and explicit approval
“a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement”
01 Word definition
sanction
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is SANCTION a word?
Yes. SANCTION is a 8-letter noun. formal and explicit approval Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-A-N-C-T-I-O-NHow do you spell SANCTION?
SANCTION contains 8 letters, begins with S, and ends with N.
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2noun
a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗countenanceendorsementindorsementwarrantimprimatur
02 Letter breakdown
How is SANCTION spelled?
S1A2N3C4T5I6O7N8
03 Word-game status
Can you play SANCTION?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SANCTION.
How do you spell SANCTION?
SANCTION is spelled S-A-N-C-T-I-O-N. It contains 8 letters.