Sanctioned Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Sanctioned?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sanctioned is LICIT. Other possible answers include OKD, OKED, OKAYED, APPROVED, COUNTENANCED, approve, approves, approving, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Sanctioned?

We have found 18 possible answers for the crossword clue Sanctioned.

Q: What is another word for Sanctioned?

We list 14 synonyms related to Sanctioned. Common alternatives include OKAY, OKAYS, OKAYED, APPROVE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Sanctioned?

Clues like Sanctioned often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The Guardian Quick, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, The Observer Azed, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 07/09/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; "the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing"- Sinclair Lewis .

Hint 2: Synonyms

OKD, OKED, OKAY

Hint 3: Best answers

LICIT, OKD, OKED

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Best answers for Sanctioned

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OKED

5 letters

LICIT

All 18 answers for Sanctioned

Sanctioned with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
OKD	3

Sanctioned with 4 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
OKED	4
OKAY	4

Sanctioned with 5 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
LICIT	5
OKAYS	5

Sanctioned with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
OKAYED	6

Sanctioned with 7 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
APPROVE	7
CANONIC	7
OKAYING	7

Sanctioned with 8 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
APPROVED	8
APPROVES	8
RATIFIED	8
SANCTION	8

Sanctioned with 9 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
APPROVING	9
CANONICAL	9
SANCTIONS	9

Sanctioned with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SANCTIONING	11

Sanctioned with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
COUNTENANCED	12

Synonyms for Sanctioned

We found 14 synonyms.

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11 letter words

SANCTIONING

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What's the best solution for Sanctioned?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sanctioned is LICIT. Other possible answers include OKD, OKED, OKAYED, APPROVED, COUNTENANCED, approve, approves, approving, among others.

How many solutions are there for Sanctioned?

We have found 18 possible answers for the crossword clue Sanctioned.

How do I find a solution for Sanctioned?

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What is another word for Sanctioned?

We list 14 synonyms related to Sanctioned. Common alternatives include OKAY, OKAYS, OKAYED, APPROVE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Sanctioned?

Clues like Sanctioned often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Guardian Cryptic, The Guardian Quick, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, The Observer Azed, among others.

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