Askance has 7 synonyms including indirect, sidelong, askant. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with askance by meaning or context.
Askance contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (S, K, N, C). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Askance scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: K (5 pts). As a 7-letter word, askance can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| squint-eyed | 23 | 24 | 11 |
| squinty | 19 | 20 | 7 |
| asquint | 16 | 18 | 7 |
| squint | 15 | 17 | 6 |
| indirect | 11 | 13 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for askance are indirect, sidelong, askant, asquint, squint-eyed. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Askance does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, askance is a valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Askance has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (S, K, N, C).