SPRINKLE
/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SPRINKLE
A light covering with a sprinkled substance.
"He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."
A light rain shower.
An aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
"The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar."
To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
"It sprinkled outside all day long."
Examples of SPRINKLE in a Sentence
- "He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."
- "The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
- "The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar."
- "It sprinkled outside all day long."
Word Details
Is SPRINKLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPRINKLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPRINKLE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPRINKLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | r | i | n | k | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRINKLE
100 words from the letters in SPRINKLE
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How to Use SPRINKLE in Word Games
SPRINKLE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SPRINKLE to find 100 additional valid words.