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askant

adjective

(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

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Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
SK
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy

    “{'source': 'Elizabeth Bowen', 'text': 'her eyes with their misted askance look'}”

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{'source': 'Elizabeth Bowen', 'text': 'her eyes with their misted askance look'}
sidelong glances

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