SPALAX
6-letter word
SPALAX is a valid Scrabble word
Is SPALAX Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — SPALAX has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does SPALAX Mean?
type genus of the Spalacidae
SPALAX Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or X on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
SPALAX — Word Stats
Is SPALAX Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — SPALAX scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 17 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in SPALAX are P (3 pts), X (8 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is SPALAX Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — SPALAX scores 17 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why SPALAX scores 17 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Is SPALAX a Wordle Word?
❌ No — SPALAX cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SPALAX has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from SPALAX's letters: ALPAX · PALAS · SALPA
Is SPALAX Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — SPALAX is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for SPALAX:
S__________XS____X Is SPALAX Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — SPALAX is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From SPALAX
Shorter words hidden in SPALAX's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for SPALAX — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About SPALAX
Is SPALAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SPALAX is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is SPALAX in Scrabble?
SPALAX scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 17 points.
Is SPALAX valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. SPALAX is a valid Words With Friends word worth 17 points.
What does SPALAX mean?
SPALAX: type genus of the Spalacidae
Can SPALAX be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. SPALAX has 6 letters.
What words can you make from SPALAX's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from SPALAX's letters. Short words like AA, AL, AP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does SPALAX have any anagrams?
No. SPALAX has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is SPALAX in the dictionary?
Yes. SPALAX appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.