Starting With SAN
3 words · highest scoring is sanctuary at 14 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With SAN
There are 3 nine letter words starting with SAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is sanctuary at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SANCTIONS, SANCTUARY, SANDSTONE among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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9 Letter Words Starting With SAN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With SAN
- sanctuary14
- sanctions11
- sandstone10
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With SAN
- sanctions11
- sanctuary14
- sandstone10
9 Letter Words Starting With SAN by Last Letter
9 Letter Words Starting With SAN Defined
- sanctionsNoun · 11 points
- a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
- sanctuaryNoun · 14 points
- refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger
- sandstoneNoun · 10 points
- sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in colour
9 Letter Words Starting With SAN: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with SAN are there?
There are 3 nine letter words starting with SAN in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with SAN?
SANCTUARY is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with SAN?
SANCTIONS, SANCTUARY, SANDSTONE are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with SAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with SAN valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.