Spur

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Something that motivates or encourages action, or a pointed metal device attached to a rider's boot to urge a horse forward.

“The threat of redundancy was the spur she needed to finally update her CV.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/spɜːr/

Related Words

Synonyms

goad goading prodproddingurgingspurringspine acantha

Antonyms

deterrentdiscouragement

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

S and R are among the most common Wordle letters, and the U in position 3 is a popular vowel slot to test

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points and extends to SPURN, SPURS, and SPURGE, giving good options on a full board

Words Related to Spur

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “spur” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

slur sour spar spud spue spun

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “spur”.

burps parus porus pours praus prius puris purls purrs purse pursy pyrus resup roups rumps sirup slurp snurp sprue sprug spurl spurn spurs spurt

Longer words starting with Spur

Words that begin with “spur”.

spurl spurn spurs spurt spurge spurns spurts

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