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Spade

Yes, spade is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does spade mean?

noun

  1. a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it she led a low spade
  2. a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
  3. (ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person only a Black can call another Black a nigga

verb

  1. dig (up) with a spade I spade compost into the flower beds

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for spade

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of spade

  • spaed

Words you can make from spade

Unscramble SPADE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is spade a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Spade is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is spade worth in Scrabble?

Spade is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does spade mean?

Spade means: a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it.

Could spade be a Wordle answer?

Spade is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.