Crossword answer
SANCTION
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen Everyday Puzzles Daily, May 21, 2026
Letter pattern
SANCTION
Clues that lead to SANCTION
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule8Everyday Puzzles DailyMay 21, 2026
Approve8Eugene ShefferDec 4, 2025
Authorise8The IndependentOct 19, 2024
Permission8Evening StandardSep 4, 2024
Depending on the situation, this word can mean both, "give approval to" or "penalize"8Daily ThemedOct 27, 2023
Final permission8Evening StandardAug 10, 2023
About SANCTION in crosswords
SANCTION is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule” in the Everyday Puzzles Daily crossword on May 21, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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TROMBONEBrass instrument
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HADASOLOPlayed by oneself
Every appearance of SANCTION (8)
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May 21, 2026
A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 8
Dec 4, 2025
Approve · Eugene Sheffer · 3 Down
Oct 19, 2024
Authorise · The Independent · 8 Across
Oct 16, 2024
Approve · Eugene Sheffer · 15 Across
Sep 4, 2024
Permission · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Oct 27, 2023
Depending on the situation, this word can mean both, "give approval to" or "penalize" · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Aug 10, 2023
Final permission · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Mar 2, 2023
Final permission · Evening Standard · 35 Across