SPRUE
/spɹuː/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPRUE
A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.
(founding) The hole through which melted metal is poured into the gate, and thence into the mold.
(founding) Material that cools in the feed channels to a mold.
To remove the sprues (material left in feed channels) from a cast piece.
Word Details
Is SPRUE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPRUE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPRUE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPRUE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | r | u | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of SPRUE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPRUE
46 words from the letters in SPRUE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SPRUE in Word Games
SPRUE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SPRUE 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 SPRUE to find 46 additional valid words.