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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPONGED, SPONGER, SPONGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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9 pts

SPONGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SPONGE means "sea animal with a porous absorbent skeleton".

/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A piece of porous material used for washing (originally made from the invertebrates, now often made of plastic).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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sea animal with a porous absorbent skeleton

In a sentence: "The sponge is noted."

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

Add one letter after SPONGE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is SPONGE a Scrabble word?: SPONGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SPONGE mean?: sea animal with a porous absorbent skeleton
How do you use SPONGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sponge is noted."
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).
Can you add a letter to SPONGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPONGED, SPONGER, SPONGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.