SPONGES
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SPONGES
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A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).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 SPONGES
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Examples of SPONGES in a Sentence
- "He has been sponging off his friends for a month now."
- "to sponge a breakfast"
Word Details
Is SPONGES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPONGES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | p | o | n | g | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPONGES
100 words from the letters in SPONGES
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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.