SMELL
/smɛl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SMELL
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
"I love the smell of fresh bread."
The sense that detects odours.
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.
To sense a smell or smells.
"I can smell fresh bread."
Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
"Her feet smell of cheese."
(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.
"Ew, this stuff smells."
Examples of SMELL in a Sentence
- "I love the smell of fresh bread."
- "I can smell fresh bread."
- "Her feet smell of cheese."
- "Ew, this stuff smells."
Word Details
Is SMELL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SMELL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SMELL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SMELL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | m | e | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SMELL
27 words from the letters in SMELL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SMELL in Word Games
SMELL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SMELL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SMELL to find 27 additional valid words.