SNIPE

/snaɪp/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of SNIPE

noun

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.

verb

To hunt snipe.
To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.

noun

A cigarette butt.
An animated promotional logo during a television show.

noun

A sharp, clever answer; sarcasm.
A note or sticker attached to an existing poster to provide further information (e.g. an event is sold out), political criticism, etc.

verb

To make malicious, underhand remarks or attacks.
To attach a note or sticker to (an existing poster) to provide further information, political criticism, etc.

Anagrams of SNIPE

peins7

penis7

pines7

spine7

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About the word SNIPE

Is "SNIPE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SNIPE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SNIPE" worth?

In Scrabble, "SNIPE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "SNIPE" mean?

Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

What are the anagrams of "SNIPE"?

4 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SNIPE: PEINS, PENIS, PINES, SPINE.