01 Word definition

sanctioned

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Is SANCTIONED a word?

Yes. SANCTIONED is a 10-letter adjective. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SANCTIONED?

S-A-N-C-T-I-O-N-E-D

SANCTIONED contains 10 letters, begins with S, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules

2adjective

  1. formally approved and invested with legal authority

Synonyms
canoniccanonicalratified
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends16points
Word length10letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SANCTIONED spelled?

S1A2N3C4T5I6O7N8E9D10
Starts withSANFirst 3 letters
Ends withNEDLast 3 letters
Unique letters9Repeats N
Vowel balance4 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 13 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 SANCTIONED.

How do you spell SANCTIONED?

SANCTIONED is spelled S-A-N-C-T-I-O-N-E-D. It contains 10 letters.