SNAGS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SNAGS
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 SNAGS 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 SNAGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SNAGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SNAGS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SNAGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | n | a | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SNAGS
21 words from the letters in SNAGS
5-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SNAGS in Word Games
SNAGS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SNAGS 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 SNAGS to find 21 additional valid words.