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Spare

Yes, spare is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does spare mean?

noun

  1. an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
  2. an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
  3. a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

verb

  1. refrain from harming
  2. save or relieve from an experience or action I'll spare you from having to apologize formally
  3. give up what is not strictly needed he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey

adjective

  1. thin and fit the spare figure of a marathon runner
  2. more than is needed, desired, or required trying to lose excess weight
  3. not taken up by scheduled activities a free hour between classes

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for spare

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of spare

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Frequently asked questions

Is spare a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Spare 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 spare worth in Scrabble?

Spare is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does spare mean?

Spare means: an extra component of a machine or other apparatus.

Could spare be a Wordle answer?

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