How many points is SPONGE worth in Scrabble?

SPONGE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPONGE?

SPONGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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SPONGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SPONGE means "to wipe with a mass of absorbent material".

/spʌnd͡ʒ/

Pronunciation: /spʌnd͡ʒ/

Any of various marine invertebrates, mostly of the phylum Porifera, that have a porous skeleton often of silica.
A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).
A porous material such as sponges consist of.

Synonyms: bath sponge, porifer, poriferan, sea sponge, freeloader, sponger, souse, swill-pot

To take advantage of the kindness of others.
Example: He has been sponging off his friends for a month now.
To get by imposition; to scrounge.
Example: to sponge a breakfast
To deprive (somebody) of something by imposition.

Synonyms: blag

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to wipe with a mass of absorbent material

In a sentence: "They sponge."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SPONGE. It scores 9 points.

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Is SPONGE a Scrabble word?: SPONGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SPONGE mean?: to wipe with a mass of absorbent material
How do you use SPONGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sponge."
How many points is SPONGE worth in Scrabble?: SPONGE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPONGE?: SPONGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).