Yes, spikes is a Scrabble word!

Verb

1. Stand in the way of

2. Pierce with a sharp stake or point

3. Secure with spikes

4. Bring forth a spike or spikes

5. Add alcohol to (beverages)

6. Manifest a sharp increase

Noun

1. A transient variation in voltage or current

2. Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

3. Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

4. (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

5. A sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

6. A very high narrow heel on women's shoes

7. Each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

8. A sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

9. A long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

10. Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

11. A large stout nail