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/speɪs/noun · verb

Space can refer to the unlimited expanse in which everything is located, an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things), or an area reserved for some particular purpose. As a verb, space can mean to place at intervals.

10 meanings5 lettersScrabble 9

Length

5

Scrabble

9

WWF

11

Starts

SP

Ends

ACE

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “SPACE” Mean?

/speɪs/

space has 10 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

9 senses
1

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

they tested his ability to locate objects in space

the boundless regions of the infinite

Synonyms

2

an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things)

the architect left space in front of the building

they stopped at an open space in the jungle

the space between his teeth

3

an area reserved for some particular purpose

the laboratory's floor space

4

any location outside the Earth's atmosphere

the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether

the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth

5

a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing

he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet

Synonyms

6

the interval between two times

the distance from birth to death

it all happened in the space of 10 minutes

Synonyms

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7

a blank area

write your name in the space provided

Synonyms

8

one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff

the spaces are the notes F-A-C-E

9

(printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences

Synonyms

Verb

1 sense
1

place at intervals

Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word space with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

Length

5 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

E

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Letters

S, P, A, C, E

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
p
a
c
e

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for space.

SPACE is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 9.
It starts with S and ends with E.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDE.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCV.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using space in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

SPACE has a Scrabble score of 9. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

SPACE is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

SPACE can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

SPACE uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside space.

Unique Letters

5

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

P

Letter Pattern

ABCDE

CV Pattern

CCVCV

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

SP, PA, AC, CE

Trigrams

SPA, PAC, ACE

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for space.

SPACE is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with S and ends with E, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCV.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCV, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 9, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with E, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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