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Is SPORT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPORT is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition”.

Quick answer

Is SPORT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. SPORT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: STROP, PORTS, PROST.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
8 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
100th percentile

SPORT meaning and definition

SPORT has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

SPORT as a noun

  1. An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.
  2. The occupation of athletes who compete for pay.

SPORT as a verb

  1. Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner.
  2. Play boisterously.

SPORT Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

SPORT scores 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
P34
O11
R11
T11
Total78

SPORT on premium squares

On a double word square SPORT scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of SPORT

3 words use exactly the same 5 letters as SPORT. See all anagrams of SPORT.

  • strop7
  • ports7
  • prost7

Unscramble SPORT: 34 words from its letters

The letters S, P, O, R, T make 34 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.

Words like SPORT

One-letter changes to SPORT, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in SPORT

  • short8
  • snort5
  • spout7
  • spirt7
  • spurt7
  • spore7
  • spork11
  • aport7
  • skort9
  • spart7
  • spoot7

Add one letter to SPORT

  • sporty11
  • asport8
  • sports8

Remove one letter from SPORT

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SPORT word facts

SPORT is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (O) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with T. By corpus frequency, SPORT is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, P, O, R, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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SPORT Scrabble word FAQ

Is SPORT a Scrabble word?

Yes. SPORT is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does SPORT mean?

SPORT is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition”.

How many points is SPORT worth in Scrabble?

SPORT is worth 7 points in Scrabble: S (1) + P (3) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is SPORT in Words With Friends?

SPORT is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of SPORT?

SPORT has 3 anagrams: STROP, PORTS, PROST. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in SPORT?

You can make 34 shorter words from the letters in SPORT, including STOP, POST, SPOT and TOP.

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