SNIPES
/snaɪps/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SNIPES
Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.
A fool; a blockhead.
A shot fired from a concealed place.
To hunt snipe.
To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.
(by extension) To shoot with a sniper rifle.
A cigarette butt.
An animated promotional logo during a television show.
Word Details
Is SNIPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SNIPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SNIPES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SNIPES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | n | i | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SNIPES
62 words from the letters in SNIPES
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How to Use SNIPES in Word Games
SNIPES is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SNIPES 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 SNIPES to find 62 additional valid words.