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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spades

/ˈspeɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does spades mean?

noun

A tool used for digging or breaking up soil, typically having a flat, broad blade at the end of a handle. A suit in a deck of cards, consisting of a black suit with a symbol resembling a leaf.

Example

"She used a spade to dig the garden, and then she played a game of spades with her friends."

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