SPEND
/spɛnd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPEND
Amount of money spent (during a period); expenditure.
"I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month."
(in the plural) Expenditures; money or pocket money.
Discharged semen.
To pay out (money).
"He spends far more on gambling than he does on living proper."
To bestow; to employ; often with on or upon.
To squander.
"to spend an estate in gambling"
Examples of SPEND in a Sentence
- "I’m sorry, boss, but the advertising spend exceeded the budget again this month."
- "He spends far more on gambling than he does on living proper."
- "to spend an estate in gambling"
Word Details
Is SPEND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPEND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPEND uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPEND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | e | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPEND
31 words from the letters in SPEND
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SPEND in Word Games
SPEND is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SPEND 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 SPEND to find 31 additional valid words.