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Is SPONGE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SPONGE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPONGE mean?

  1. verb

    wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten

  2. noun

    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

  3. noun

    someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily

    “she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge”

  4. noun

    a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SPONGE

Single letters that turn SPONGE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Anagrams of SPONGE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SPONGE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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