SNAG
/ˈsnæɡ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SNAG
A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.
A dead tree that remains standing.
A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.
To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
"Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!"
To damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface.
"The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862."
To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target.
"We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River."
A light meal.
A sausage.
Examples of SNAG in a Sentence
- "Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!"
- "The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862."
- "We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River."
Word Details
Is SNAG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SNAG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SNAG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SNAG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | n | a | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SNAG
15 words from the letters in SNAG
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SNAG in Word Games
SNAG is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SNAG is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SNAG to find 15 additional valid words.