spel- root words — words with the spel- root

The root spel- comes from Old English spell, meaning news, story. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including gospels. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the spel- root

Explore words with spel- — words containing the spel- root and sharing its sense of "news, story". Examples include gospels. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does spel- mean?

The spel- root means news, story, from Old English spell. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.