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SPRINKLE

/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of SPRINKLE

noun

A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

"He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."

noun

A light rain shower.

noun

An aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.

verb

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."

verb

To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.

"The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar."

verb

To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.

"It sprinkled outside all day long."

Synonyms of SPRINKLE

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is SPRINKLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 sprinkle Total
Scrabble 13111511 14
WWF 14112521 17

Anagrams of SPRINKLE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRINKLE

100 words from the letters in SPRINKLE

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPRINKLE

What does SPRINKLE mean?
SPRINKLE is a noun. A light covering with a sprinkled substance.
Is SPRINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPRINKLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPRINKLE worth in Scrabble?
SPRINKLE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPRINKLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPRINKLE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SPRINKLE?
Synonyms of SPRINKLE include: sprinkling. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SPRINKLE?
The anagrams of SPRINKLE (words using the exact same letters) are: PLINKERS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.