SNAG
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsnæɡ//
noun
- (by extension) Any sharp protuberant part of an object, which may catch, scratch, or tear other objects brought into contact with it.
- (figuratively) A problem or difficulty with something."we hit a snag"
verb
- (fishing) To fish by means of dragging a large hook or hooks on a line, intending to impale the body (rather than the mouth) of the target."We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River."
- (slang, transitive) To obtain or pick up, especially in a quick or surreptitious way."Ella snagged a bottle of water from the fridge before leaving for her jog."
- (UK, dialect) To cut the snags or branches from, as the stem of a tree; to hew roughly."When felled and snagged, one end of the tree is placed upon a small sledge, and dragged out of the bush by oxen"
- (slang, Native American) To have noncommittal sexual relations."Shit, I remember when you were just rugged, bro. Snagging around and tepee-creeping at the stomp dance."
noun
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) A light meal.
- (Australia, informal, colloquial) A sausage."I fire up the barbie and start cooking snags."
- (Australian rules football, slang) A goal."2003, Greg Baum, "Silver anniversary of a goal achieved", The Age "It just kept coming down and I just kept putting them through the middle," he said. "I got an opportunity, and I kicked a few snags.""
noun
- (informal, uncommon) Acronym of sensitive new age guy."Over time, the ‘sensitive’ aspect of the SNAG has become paramount."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SNAG'?
The word SNAG is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
S1
N1
A1
G2
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SNAG'?
The word SNAG is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
S1
N2
A1
G3
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.