Is “Askance” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
ASKANCE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Askance

/əˈskæns/

verb
  1. 1.To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.

  2. 2.To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side.

adjective
  1. 1.Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Synonyms: askew, oblique, sideways

adverb
  1. 1.(of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.

    The beggar asked for change, but the haughty woman only looked at him askance.

  2. 2.Sideways; obliquely.

Synonyms: obliquely, sideways, skeptically, suspiciously