SPOONS
/spuːnz/
6 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SPOONS
To sail briskly with the wind astern, with or without sails hoisted.
An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
An implement for stirring food while being prepared; a wooden spoon.
A measure that will fit into a spoon; a spoonful.
To serve using a spoon; to transfer (something) with a spoon.
"Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate."
To flirt; to make advances; to court, to interact romantically or amorously.
(of persons) To lie nestled front-to-back, following the contours of the bodies, in a manner reminiscent of stacked spoons.
Foolishly infatuated with; having a romantic crush on (used with on).
Examples of SPOONS in a Sentence
- "Sarah spooned some apple sauce onto her plate."
Word Details
Is SPOONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPOONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPOONS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPOONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | o | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPOONS
35 words from the letters in SPOONS
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How to Use SPOONS in Word Games
SPOONS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SPOONS 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 SPOONS to find 35 additional valid words.