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Sponge

Yes, sponge is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does sponge mean?

noun

  1. a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
  2. someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge
  3. a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

verb

  1. wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
  2. ask for and get free; be a parasite
  3. erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sponge

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of sponge

  • pengos

Words you can make from sponge

Unscramble SPONGE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sponge a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sponge 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 sponge worth in Scrabble?

Sponge is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sponge mean?

Sponge means: a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used.