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Spud

Yes, spud is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does spud mean?

noun

  1. an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
  2. a sharp hand shovel for digging out roots and weeds

verb

  1. initiate drilling operations, as for petroleum The well was spudded in April
  2. produce buds, branches, or germinate the potatoes sprouted

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for spud

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of spud

  • dups
  • puds

Words you can make from spud

Unscramble SPUD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is spud a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Spud 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 spud worth in Scrabble?

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

What does spud mean?

Spud means: an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.