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SPANNER

/ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

S 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
N 1/2
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of SPANNER

noun

A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.

"Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more nut to screw in."

noun

One who, or that which, spans.

noun

A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.

Synonyms of SPANNER

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SPANNER in a Sentence

  • "Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more nut to screw in."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is SPANNER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPANNER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SPANNER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for SPANNER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter spanner Total
Scrabble 1311111 9
WWF 1412211 12

Anagrams of SPANNER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPANNER

100 words from the letters in SPANNER

7-letter words

How to Use SPANNER in Word Games

SPANNER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SPANNER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPANNER to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPANNER

What does SPANNER mean?
SPANNER is a noun. A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.
Is SPANNER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPANNER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPANNER worth in Scrabble?
SPANNER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPANNER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPANNER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SPANNER?
Synonyms of SPANNER include: wrench. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SPANNER?
The anagrams of SPANNER (words using the exact same letters) are: PANNERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.