What does SPUR mean?

Pronunciation
/spɜr/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something“the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”
  2. any sharply pointed projection
  3. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
  4. a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward“cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on”
  5. a railway line connected to a trunk line

verb

  1. incite or stimulate“The Academy was formed to spur research”
  2. give heart or courage to
  3. strike with a spur

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

spurs7spurred10

Anagrams of SPUR

purs6

Words inside SPUR

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

pur5pus5sup5ups5up4 us2

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Word lists

Questions

Is SPUR a valid word in word games?

SPUR 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 SPUR worth?

SPUR is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SPUR?

6 other words, including UP, US, UPS and SUP.