Sparks
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Small bright glowing particles thrown off from fire or electrical discharge, also used as a verb meaning to trigger or initiate an action or reaction.
“The speech sparks debate wherever it is delivered.”
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Synonyms
ignitestriggersinitiateskindlesstimulates
Antonyms
dampensextinguishesstifles
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -ARKS like MARKS and PARKS, starts with SP, the K is the only high-value consonant
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the K adds 5 points, hooking alongside PARK or MARK with the SP prefix is effective
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