Scrabble Dictionary

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Yes, spade is playable

...and is worth 9 points.

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Spade" Definition

noun

A sturdy digging tool having a thick handle and a heavy, flat blade that can be pressed into the ground with the foot.
Any of various similar digging or cutting tools.
Games A black, leaf-shaped figure on certain playing cards.
Games A playing card with this figure.
Games The suit of cards represented by this figure.

idiom

In spades To a considerable degree: They had financial trouble in spades.

verb-transitive

To dig or cut with a spade.

verb

To dig up or out or shape with or as if with a spade.
To use a spade.
Dig over (ground) with a spade.

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