SNIFF

/snɪf/

5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of SNIFF

noun

An instance of sniffing.
"She gave the flowers a quick sniff to check they were real."
A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose

verb

To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
"I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off."
To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
""He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him."

interjection

A short inhalation sound, sometimes associated with crying.

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About the word SNIFF

Is "SNIFF" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SNIFF" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SNIFF" worth?

In Scrabble, "SNIFF" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "SNIFF" mean?

An instance of sniffing.

Does "SNIFF" have any anagrams?

No, "SNIFF" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.