SNAIL
/sneɪl/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SNAIL
Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.
(by extension) A slow person; a sluggard.
A spiral cam, or a flat piece of metal of spirally curved outline, used for giving motion to, or changing the position of, another part, as the hammer tail of a striking clock.
To move or travel very slowly.
"The cars were snailing along the motorway during the rush hour."
Examples of SNAIL in a Sentence
- "The cars were snailing along the motorway during the rush hour."
Word Details
Is SNAIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SNAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SNAIL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SNAIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | n | a | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SNAIL
45 words from the letters in SNAIL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SNAIL in Word Games
SNAIL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SNAIL 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 SNAIL to find 45 additional valid words.