SPURT
/spɜː(r)t/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SPURT
A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound.
"a spurt of water; a spurt of blood"
Ejaculation of semen.
A shoot; a bud.
To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet.
A moment, a short period of time.
A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development.
"The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity."
To make a strong effort for a short period of time.
"The bullion market spurted on Thursday."
Examples of SPURT in a Sentence
- "a spurt of water; a spurt of blood"
- "The boss's visit prompted a brief spurt of activity."
- "The bullion market spurted on Thursday."
Word Details
Is SPURT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPURT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPURT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPURT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | u | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPURT
27 words from the letters in SPURT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SPURT in Word Games
SPURT 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, SPURT 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 SPURT to find 27 additional valid words.