5-Letter Words Starting With SP
There are 98 five-letter words that start with SP in our word list. The most common are SPEAK, SPEND and SPACE.
SPITZ scores the most in Scrabble, at 16 points. The most common start is SPI-, with 26 words. For Wordle, SPEAK is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 98
- Top score
- SPITZ · 16
- Groups
- 7
Common 5-letter words starting with SP and their meanings
- speak11 pts
- verb: express in speech
- spend8 pts
- verb: use up a period of time in a specific way
- space9 pts
- noun: the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
- speed8 pts
- noun: distance travelled per unit time
- spare7 pts
- verb: refrain from harming
- split7 pts
- noun: extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
- sport7 pts
- noun: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
- spark11 pts
- verb: put in motion or move to act
- spell7 pts
- noun: a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- spray10 pts
- noun: a pesticide in suspension or solution
- spade8 pts
- noun: a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
- spear7 pts
- verb: pierce with a spear
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 98 5-letter words starting with SP
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with SPA 23
- space9
- spacy12
- spade8
- spado8
- spaed8
- spaes7
- spahi10
- spail7
- spait7
- spake11
- spale7
- spall7
- spang8
- spank11
- spans7
- spare7
- spark11
- spars7
- spasm9
- spate7
- spats7
- spawn10
- spays10
Starting with SPE 16
- speak11
- spean7
- spear7
- speck13
- specs9
- speed8
- speel7
- speer7
- speil7
- speir7
- spell7
- spelt7
- spend8
- spent7
- sperm9
- spews10
Starting with SPI 26
- spica9
- spice9
- spick13
- spics9
- spicy12
- spied8
- spiel7
- spier7
- spies7
- spiff13
- spike11
- spiks11
- spiky14
- spile7
- spill7
- spilt7
- spine7
- spins7
- spiny10
- spire7
- spirt7
- spiry10
- spite7
- spits7
- spitz16
- spivs10
Starting with SPL 3
- splat7
- splay10
- split7
Starting with SPO 12
- spode8
- spoil7
- spoke11
- spoof10
- spook11
- spool7
- spoon7
- spoor7
- spore7
- sport7
- spots7
- spout7
Starting with SPR 8
- sprag8
- sprat7
- spray10
- spree7
- sprig8
- sprit7
- sprue7
- sprug8
Starting with SPU 10
- spuds8
- spued8
- spues7
- spume9
- spumy12
- spunk11
- spurn7
- spurs7
- spurt7
- sputa7
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with SP are there?
There are 98 five-letter words that start with SP in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with SP in Scrabble?
SPITZ is for the highest score at 16 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with SP?
Common examples include SPEAK, SPEND, SPACE, SPEED, SPARE and SPLIT.
Which 5-letter words starting with SP end in E?
18 of them end in E, including SPACE, SPARE, SPADE and SPIRE.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like SPEAK, SPEND and SPACE. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.