SPILE
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //spaɪl//
noun
- (obsolete or dialectal, Cumbria, Lancashire) A splinter.
- (US) A spout inserted in a maple (or other tree) to draw off sap."Now, chamfering one end of the elderberry tube slightly to fit, I push it into the hole and wait. After a few seconds sap will begin to drip from the end of the tube, a tangible flow of life and vitality. […] Beneath the tube, properly called a spile, I place my cup to catch the drips."
verb
- (transitive) To support by means of spiles.
- (transitive) To drive piles into.
verb
- (US, dialect, ambitransitive) spoil.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SPILE'?
The word SPILE is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
S1
P3
I1
L1
E1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SPILE'?
The word SPILE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
S1
P4
I1
L2
E1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.