Play SPADES Strategically

49 valid words • Unscramble SPADES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SPADES

Best Short Plays
APED (7pt)DAPS (7pt)PADS (7pt)PEDS (7pt)SPED (7pt)APES (6pt)APSE (6pt)ASPS (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
PASSED (9pt)SPADES (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 9 pts
WWF: 10 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 49 Words

6-letter 2 words Best: PASSED (9pt)

PASSED9ptSPADES9pt

5-letter 7 words Best: SPADE (8pt)

SPADE8ptSPAED8ptAPSES7ptPASES7ptPASSE7ptSPAES7ptSADES6pt

4-letter 16 words Best: APED (7pt)

APED7ptDAPS7ptPADS7ptPEDS7ptSPED7ptAPES6ptAPSE6ptASPS6ptPASE6ptPASS6ptPEAS6ptSAPS6ptSPAE6ptSPAS6ptSADE5ptSEAS4pt

3-letter 16 words Best: DAP (6pt)

DAP6ptPAD6ptPED6ptAPE5ptASP5ptPAS5ptPEA5ptPES5ptSAP5ptSPA5ptADS4ptSAD4ptASS3ptESS3ptSAE3ptSEA3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: PA (4pt)

PA4ptPE4ptAD3ptDE3ptED3ptAE2ptAS2ptES2pt

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About the Word SPADES

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 9 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 10 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 49

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SPADES in Scrabble?
Play SPADES directly for 9 points, or use its letters to form 49 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SPADES between Scrabble and WWF?
SPADES scores 9 pts in Scrabble and 10 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SPADES?
APED (7 pts) is a strong short play from SPADES.

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