Sprinkle
/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Sprinkle
noun
verb
- To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
- To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
"The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar."
- To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
"It sprinkled outside all day long."
- To rain very lightly outside.
"It sprinkled very early in the morning."
- To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
Anagrams of Sprinkle
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
p3
r1
i1
n1
k5
l1
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sprinkle
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Sprinkle"
Sprinkle is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "sprinkle" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Sprinkle" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sprinkle" is a medium-scoring word.