sanctuary
NOUN
/sæŋkʧu,ɛri/
9 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
sanctuary is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1A1N1C3T1U1A1R1Y4
1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does sanctuary mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
A shelter from danger or hardship.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept.
BROADER
NARROWER