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SPIRE

/spaɪə/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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

Definition of SPIRE

noun

The stalk or stem of a plant.

noun

A young shoot of a plant; a spear.

noun

Any of various tall grasses, rushes, or sedges, such as the marram, the reed canary-grass, etc.

verb

(of a seed, plant etc.) to sprout, to send forth the early shoots of growth; to germinate.

verb

To grow upwards rather than develop horizontally.

verb

To furnish with a spire.

verb

To breathe.

noun

One of the sinuous foldings of a serpent or other reptile; a coil.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is SPIRE a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for SPIRE

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

Letter spire Total
Scrabble 13111 7
WWF 14111 8

Anagrams of SPIRE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use SPIRE in Word Games

SPIRE 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, SPIRE 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 SPIRE to find 49 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPIRE

What does SPIRE mean?
SPIRE is a noun. The stalk or stem of a plant.
Is SPIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPIRE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPIRE worth in Scrabble?
SPIRE 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 SPIRE?
You can make 49 words from the letters in SPIRE. 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 SPIRE?
The anagrams of SPIRE (words using the exact same letters) are: PERIS, PIERS, PRIES, PRISE, RIPES, SPEIR, SPIER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.