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Is SPUR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SPUR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SPUR mean?

  1. noun

    a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

    “the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”

  2. verb

    incite or stimulate

    “The Academy was formed to spur research”

  3. verb

    give heart or courage to

  4. noun

    any sharply pointed projection

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

S (1) + P (3) + U (1) + R (1) = 6 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 SPUR

Single letters that turn SPUR 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 SPUR

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SPUR

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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