Spew
4 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To forcefully eject saliva, phlegm, or other matter from the mouth or from an opening.
“The broken pipe began to spew water across the kitchen floor.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/spjuː/
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The W at the end is uncommon in Wordle answers, making this useful for testing W placement
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Worth 9 points with the W alone scoring 4, making it excellent for offloading a troublesome W tile
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