Play SPIKES Strategically

43 valid words • Unscramble SPIKES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for SPIKES

Best Short Plays
KEPI (10pt)KEPS (10pt)KIPS (10pt)PIKE (10pt)SKEP (10pt)SKIP (10pt)SPIK (10pt)KISS (8pt)
High-Value Long Plays
SPIKES (12pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 12 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 43 Words

6-letter 1 words Best: SPIKES (12pt)

SPIKES12pt

5-letter 10 words Best: KEPIS (11pt)

KEPIS11ptPIKES11ptSKEPS11ptSKIPS11ptSPIKE11ptSPIKS11ptSIKES9ptSKIES9ptSIPES7ptSPIES7pt

4-letter 16 words Best: KEPI (10pt)

KEPI10ptKEPS10ptKIPS10ptPIKE10ptSKEP10ptSKIP10ptSPIK10ptKISS8ptSIKE8ptSKIS8ptPIES6ptPISS6ptPSIS6ptSIPE6ptSIPS6ptSEIS4pt

3-letter 11 words Best: KEP (9pt)

KEP9ptKIP9ptSKI7ptPES5ptPIE5ptPIS5ptPSI5ptSIP5ptESS3ptSEI3ptSIS3pt

2-letter 5 words Best: PE (4pt)

PE4ptPI4ptES2ptIS2ptSI2pt

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About the Word SPIKES

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 12 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 43

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play SPIKES in Scrabble?
Play SPIKES directly for 12 points, or use its letters to form 43 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for SPIKES between Scrabble and WWF?
SPIKES scores 12 pts in Scrabble and 13 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from SPIKES?
KEPI (10 pts) is a strong short play from SPIKES.

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