SPANNER
/ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SPANNER
A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.
"Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more nut to screw in."
One who, or that which, spans.
A hand tool shaped like a small crank handle, for winding the spring of a wheel lock on a musket.
Examples of SPANNER in a Sentence
- "Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more nut to screw in."
Word Details
Is SPANNER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPANNER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | p | a | n | n | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPANNER
100 words from the letters in SPANNER
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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.