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Is SPONGES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SPONGES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPONGES mean?

Sponges is a form of SPONGE.

  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

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
7

S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + N (1) + G (2) + E (1) + S (1) = 10 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 SPONGES

SPONGES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from SPONGES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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