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SPARE

/ˈspɛə(ɹ)/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, verb

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

Definition of SPARE

noun

The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

noun

Parsimony; frugal use.

noun

An opening in a petticoat or gown; a placket.

adjective

Scant; not abundant or plentiful.

"a spare diet"

adjective

Sparing; frugal; parsimonious; not spending much money.

adjective

Being more than what is necessary, or what must be used or reserved; not wanted, or not used; superfluous.

"I have no spare time."

verb

To show mercy.

verb

To keep.

Examples of SPARE in a Sentence

  • "a spare diet"
  • "I have no spare time."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is SPARE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: SPARE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SPARE

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

Letter spare Total
Scrabble 13111 7
WWF 14111 8

How to Use SPARE in Word Games

SPARE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SPARE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPARE to find 71 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPARE

What does SPARE mean?
SPARE is a noun. The act of sparing; moderation; restraint.
Is SPARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPARE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPARE worth in Scrabble?
SPARE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SPARE?
You can make 71 words from the letters in SPARE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of SPARE?
The anagrams of SPARE (words using the exact same letters) are: APERS, APRES, ASPER, PARES, PARSE, PEARS, PRASE, PRESA, RAPES, REAPS, SPAER, SPEAR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.