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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. SPARK is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 11 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
a momentary flash of light
sparkle, twinkle, light, flicker, glint, muriel spark, dame muriel spark, muriel sarah spark, discharge, arc, electric arc, electric discharge, trip, actuate, trigger, activate
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
SPARK scores 11 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: A×1, K×1, P×1, R×1, S×1
SPARK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "SPARK — a momentary flash of light" (11 Scrabble points).
SPARK is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SPARK a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SPARK (noun): merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes". Additional senses: a momentary flash of light; a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction; Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918).
In standard Scrabble scoring, SPARK totals 11 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SPARK relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
SPARK is 5 letters long, begins with S, ends with K, and sorts to the alphagram AKPRS. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, SPARK ranks by raw score (11 points). Anagram alternatives include PARKS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SPARK carries 1 vowel and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or K are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with K to rehearse parallel sets.
SPARK is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with S, ends with K, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like SPARK frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SPARK contains A, K, P, R, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s???k to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SPARK include PA, RK, SP — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, P, A, R, K. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble spark directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 11 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SPARK as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SPARK — a momentary flash of light" (11 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.