Sprung
/ˈspɹʌŋ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Sprung
verb
verb
adjective
verb
- To hold tightly, to clasp.
- To apply a force or forces to by stretching out.
"Relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human rights and civil/military issues."
- To damage by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force.
"The gale strained the timbers of the ship."
- To act upon, in any way, so as to cause change of form or volume, as when bending a beam.
- To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
"Sitting in back, I strained to hear the speaker."
Anagrams of Sprung
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
p3
r1
u1
n1
g2
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sprung
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 "Sprung"
Sprung is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Sprung" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sprung" is a low-scoring word.