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SNAIL

/sneɪl/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

S 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of SNAIL

noun

Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.

noun

(by extension) A slow person; a sluggard.

noun

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.

verb

To move or travel very slowly.

"The cars were snailing along the motorway during the rush hour."

Synonyms of SNAIL

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SNAIL in a Sentence

  • "The cars were snailing along the motorway during the rush hour."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is SNAIL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SNAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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 snail Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 12112 7

Anagrams of SNAIL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About SNAIL

What does SNAIL mean?
SNAIL is a noun. Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell.
Is SNAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SNAIL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SNAIL worth in Scrabble?
SNAIL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from SNAIL?
You can make 45 words from the letters in SNAIL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SNAIL?
Synonyms of SNAIL include: dodman, hodmandod. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of SNAIL?
The anagrams of SNAIL (words using the exact same letters) are: ANILS, NAILS, SLAIN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.