Spook

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

a ghost or a spy

“The old house was said to be haunted by a spook.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/spuːk/

Related Words

Synonyms

creepweirdoweirdieweirdyghost shadewraithspecter

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Spook" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Spook" is worth 11 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Spook

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “spook” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

shook smook snook spock spoof spool spoom spoon spoor spoot stook

Words you can make from Spook

Shorter words formed from the letters in “spook”.

oops

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