eight-letter word · 14 points
Is SPRINKLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPRINKLE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “distribute loosely”.
Quick answer
Is SPRINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SPRINKLE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: PLINKERS.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 14 pts
- Words With Friends
- 17 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
SPRINKLE meaning and definition
SPRINKLE has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
SPRINKLE as a verb
- Distribute loosely.
- Cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force.
SPRINKLE as a noun
- A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.
- The act of sprinkling or splashing water.
SPRINKLE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
SPRINKLE scores 14 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| K | 5 | 5 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 17 |
SPRINKLE on premium squares
On a double word square SPRINKLE scores 28 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 42. Putting K on a triple letter square instead adds 10 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Rearranging the letters of SPRINKLE
1 word uses exactly the same 8 letters as SPRINKLE. See all anagrams of SPRINKLE.
- plinkers14
Unscramble SPRINKLE: 303 words from its letters
The letters S, P, R, I, N, K, L, E make 303 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- line4
- rise4
- sink8
- lie3
- like8
- slip6
- link8
- pile6
- risk8
- skin8
- pin5
- rip5
- sin3
- skip10
- in2
- nip5
- pink10
- rein4
- rinse5
- spike11
- spin6
- ink7
- peril7
- snip6
- kern8
- snipe7
- pen5
- pine6
- sire4
- kin7
- kip9
- li2
- lisp6
- skirl9
- spiel7
- ripe6
- ripen7
- silk8
- sip5
- ken7
- lens4
- liner5
- lip5
- pie5
- pier6
- pike10
- prise7
- psi5
- sir3
- spine7
- el2
- elk7
- er2
- ire3
- ki6
- lien4
- ne2
- peri6
- perk10
- pi4
- piles7
- prink11
- re2
- rep5
- rile4
- si2
- sinker10
- siren5
- skep10
- ski7
- spile7
- spline8
- ilk7
- isle4
- links9
- slink9
- sniper8
- spire7
- en2
- ern3
- es2
- inkle9
- ins3
- irk7
- kelp10
- kepi10
- kiln8
- kine8
- kris8
- lei3
- lek7
- liken9
- lin3
- lisper8
- nil3
- pe4
- pel5
- penis7
- pes5
- pilsner9
- plier7
- pliers8
- res3
- resin5
- riel4
- rink8
- risen5
- sen3
- serin5
- silken10
- sine4
- skein9
- skier9
- spik10
- spinel8
- eik7
- eiks8
- elks8
- els3
- elsin5
Words like SPRINKLE
One-letter changes to SPRINKLE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in SPRINKLE
- springle11
- strinkle12
Add one letter to SPRINKLE
- sprinkler15
- sprinkles15
- sprinkled16
More 8-letter words starting with SP
- specific17
- splatter10
- splutter10
- splinter10
- speaking15
- sporting11
- specimen14
- spectral12
- spectrum14
- splendor11
- spacious12
- spending12
- spirited11
- splashed14
- splendid12
- spraying14
- spanking15
- sparkler14
SPRINKLE word facts
SPRINKLE is an 8-letter word with 8 distinct letters: 2 vowels (I and E) and 6 consonants. It starts with S and ends with E. By corpus frequency, SPRINKLE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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SPRINKLE Scrabble word FAQ
Is SPRINKLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. SPRINKLE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does SPRINKLE mean?
SPRINKLE is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “distribute loosely”.
How many points is SPRINKLE worth in Scrabble?
SPRINKLE is worth 14 points in Scrabble: S (1) + P (3) + R (1) + I (1) + N (1) + K (5) + L (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 28, and on a triple word square 42.
How many points is SPRINKLE in Words With Friends?
SPRINKLE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of SPRINKLE?
SPRINKLE has 1 anagram: PLINKERS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in SPRINKLE?
You can make 303 shorter words from the letters in SPRINKLE, including LINE, RISE, SINK and LIE.
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