SPIRE
/spaɪə/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPIRE
The stalk or stem of a plant.
A young shoot of a plant; a spear.
Any of various tall grasses, rushes, or sedges, such as the marram, the reed canary-grass, etc.
(of a seed, plant etc.) to sprout, to send forth the early shoots of growth; to germinate.
To grow upwards rather than develop horizontally.
To furnish with a spire.
To breathe.
One of the sinuous foldings of a serpent or other reptile; a coil.
Word Details
Is SPIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | p | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of SPIRE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPIRE
49 words from the letters in SPIRE
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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.