SPONGE — 6 letter word
sponge
The word sponge has 6 letters: S, P, O, N, G, E. It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Sponge has 1 anagram: pengos. As a noun, it means "primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework".
6 letter word "sponge": S P O N G E — noun
Scrabble score: 9 Words With Friends score: 12
Letter analysis of sponge
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
2 vowels, 4 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of sponge
noun
- primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework Synonyms: poriferan, parazoan
- a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage Synonyms: parasite
- someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily "Children soak up foreign languages like sponges." Synonyms: quick study
- a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
verb
- gather sponges, in the ocean
- wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
- soak up with a sponge
- erase with a sponge
- ask for and get free Synonyms: bum, grub, mooch, cadge
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