SPONGE
/spʌnd͡ʒ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPONGE
Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).
A porous material such as sponges consist of.
To take advantage of the kindness of others.
"He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."
To get by imposition; to scrounge.
"to sponge a breakfast"
To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.
Synonyms of SPONGE
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Examples of SPONGE in a Sentence
- "He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."
- "to sponge a breakfast"
Word Details
Is SPONGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPONGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPONGE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPONGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | o | n | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPONGE
82 words from the letters in SPONGE
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How to Use SPONGE in Word Games
SPONGE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SPONGE 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 SPONGE to find 82 additional valid words.