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SNIFFING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
F 4/4
F 4/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of SNIFFING

verb

To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.

"I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off."

verb

To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.

""He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him."

verb

To perceive vaguely

"I can sniff trouble coming from the basement."

noun

A sniff sound or action.

Examples of SNIFFING in a Sentence

  • "I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off."
  • ""He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him."
  • "I can sniff trouble coming from the basement."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is SNIFFING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SNIFFING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SNIFFING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter sniffing Total
Scrabble 11144112 15
WWF 12144123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SNIFFING

36 words from the letters in SNIFFING

7-letter words

finings 11/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

fifing 13/15 USUKWWF fining 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

niffs 11/12 UK sniff 11/12 USUKWWF finis 8/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

niff 10/11 UK figs 8/9 USUKWWF gifs 8/9 fini 7/8 UK fins 7/8 USUKWWF ginn 5/8 UK gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK nisi 4/5 USUKWWF inns 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

iff 9/9 USUKWWF fig 7/8 USUKWWF gif 7/8 UK fin 6/7 USUKWWF ifs 6/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK inn 3/5 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

if 5/5 USUKWWF fs 5/5 UK gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SNIFFING in Word Games

SNIFFING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SNIFFING to find 36 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SNIFFING

What does SNIFFING mean?
SNIFFING is a verb. To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
Is SNIFFING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SNIFFING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SNIFFING worth in Scrabble?
SNIFFING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SNIFFING?
You can make 36 words from the letters in SNIFFING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.