What does SPILL mean?

Pronunciation
/spɪl/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

verb

  1. cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container“spill the milk”
  2. flow, run or fall out and become lost“The milk spilled across the floor”
  3. cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over“spill the beans all over the table”
  4. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities“shed tears”
  5. reveal information“If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!”
  6. reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail)

noun

  1. liquid that is spilled“clean up the spills”
  2. a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

spilt7spills8spilled10spilling11

Anagrams of SPILL

pills7

Words inside SPILL

16 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ills4lips6lisp6pill6 sill4slip6 ill3 lip5 lis3pis5psi5sip5 is2li2 pi4 si2

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Questions

Is SPILL a valid word in word games?

SPILL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SPILL worth?

SPILL is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SPILL?

16 other words, including IS, ILL, LIPS and SLIP.