SPIKES is a playable word

spike Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
spiked, spiking, spikes
to fasten with a spike (a long, thick nail)
43 Playable Words can be made from "SPIKES"
   2-Letter Words (6 found)
   3-Letter Words (12 found)
   4-Letter Words (15 found)
   5-Letter Words (9 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)