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SPONGES

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of SPONGES

noun

Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.

noun

A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).

noun

A porous material such as sponges consist of.

verb

To take advantage of the kindness of others.

"He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."

verb

To get by imposition; to scrounge.

"to sponge a breakfast"

verb

To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.

Examples of SPONGES in a Sentence

  • "He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."
  • "to sponge a breakfast"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is SPONGES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SPONGES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for SPONGES

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

Letter sponges Total
Scrabble 1311211 10
WWF 1412311 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPONGES

100 words from the letters in SPONGES

How to Use SPONGES in Word Games

SPONGES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since SPONGES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPONGES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPONGES

What does SPONGES mean?
SPONGES is a noun. Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
Is SPONGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPONGES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPONGES worth in Scrabble?
SPONGES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPONGES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPONGES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SPONGES?
Synonyms of SPONGES include: bath sponge, porifer, poriferan, sea sponge, freeloader, sponger. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.