Sponge

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To wipe or mop with a sponge in order to clean or dampen a surface.

“She sponged the child's face gently with warm water.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/spʌnd͡ʒ/

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Synonyms

leechparasitespongerporiferanparazoanmoochbumcadge

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Wordle

Ends in NGE, an uncommon cluster, contains common letters S, P, O, N, G, E, a solid all-round opener

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Scrabble

G (2pts) adds modest value, 9pts base, NGE ending hooks to board words, a reliable everyday Scrabble play

Words Related to Sponge

Anagrams of Sponge

Words that use exactly the same letters as “sponge”.

pengos

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “sponge” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

spongy

Words you can make from Sponge

Shorter words formed from the letters in “sponge”.

genos opens pengo peons pones segno spong egos engs enos eons epos gens geon goen goes gone nogs nose ones open pegs pens peon

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