Is “Spur” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SPUR
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Spur

/spɜː/

noun
  1. 1.A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for the purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.

  2. 2.A jab given with the spurs.

  3. 3.Anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does a horse.

verb
  1. 1.To prod (especially a horse) on the side or flank, with the intent to urge motion or haste, to gig.

  2. 2.To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object

  3. 3.To put spurs on.

    to spur boots

Synonyms: drive, impel, incite, instigate, stimulate