SANCTUARY — 9 letter word
sanctuary
The word sanctuary has 9 letters: S, A, N, C, T, U, A, R, Y. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir".
9 letter word "sanctuary": S A N C T U A R Y — noun
Scrabble score: 14 Words With Friends: 16
Letter Analysis of sanctuary
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| Y | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of sanctuary
noun
- area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir Synonyms: chancel
- a shelter from danger or hardship Synonyms: refuge
- a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept