Unscramble SPANS - 22 Words Found
We found 22 words by unscrambling the letters in SPANS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from SPANS is SNAPS worth 7 points.
What does SPANS mean?
The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.
Complete Definitions of Spans
Noun
- The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.
- (by extension) A small space or a brief portion of time. — “He has a short attention span and gets bored within minutes.”
- A portion of something by length; a subsequence.
- The spread or extent of an arch or between its abutments, or of a beam, girder, truss, roof, bridge, or the like, between supports.
- The length of a cable, wire, rope, chain between two consecutive supports.
Verb
- To extend through the distance between or across. — “The suspension bridge spanned the canyon.”
- To extend through (a time period). — “The novel spans three centuries.”
- To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object. — “to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder”
- To generate an entire space by means of linear combinations.
- To be matched, as horses.
Word Statistics
Total Words Found
22
Letter Count
5
Highest Scoring Word
SNAPS
SPANS Scrabble Score
7 pts
Letter Point Values
Letter Analysis for SPANS
Vowels
1 (A)
Consonants
4 (S, P, N, S)
Total Point Value
7 pts
Avg Points/Letter
1.4
Repeated letters: S appears 2 times — this means fewer unique letter combinations are possible.
Words You Can Make
4 Letter Words (9)
Word Game Tips for SPANS
Consonant-heavy letters: SPANS has only 1 vowel out of 5 letters. Look for words that use few vowels, or consider exchanging tiles if you have a similar rack in Scrabble.
Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is SNAPS worth 7 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.
Most options at 4 letters: You have 9 possible 4-letter words from SPANS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words can be made from SPANS?
22 words can be formed from the letters in SPANS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.
What is the highest scoring word from SPANS?
SNAPS is the highest scoring word you can make from SPANS, worth 7 Scrabble points.
Is SPANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPANS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.
What does SPANS mean?
The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom.
How are Scrabble scores calculated?
Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.