SANCTIFY
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use."And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made."
- (transitive) To free from sin; to purify."And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."
- (transitive) To make acceptable or useful under religious law or practice."For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."
- (transitive) To endorse with religious sanction.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SANCTIFY'?
The word SANCTIFY is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
S1
A1
N1
C3
T1
I1
F4
Y4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SANCTIFY'?
The word SANCTIFY is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
S1
A1
N2
C4
T1
I1
F4
Y3
Total: 17 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.