How many points is SMELLS worth in Scrabble?

SMELLS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SMELLS?

SMELLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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SMELLS

8 pts

SMELLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SMELLS is a verb form of smell. SMELL means "to perceive by means of the olfactory nerves".

Meaning & examples

noun

A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
Example: I love the smell of fresh bread.
The sense that detects odours.
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.

Synonyms: olfaction, sense of smell

verb

To sense a smell or smells.
Example: I can smell fresh bread.
Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.
Example: Her feet smell of cheese.
(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.
Example: Ew, this stuff smells.

Synonyms: detect, sense, pong, reek, stink, whiff

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SMELLS is a verb form of smell. SMELL means "to perceive by means of the olfactory nerves".

In a sentence: "They smells."

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SMELLS Scrabble FAQ

Is SMELLS a Scrabble word?: SMELLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SMELLS mean?: SMELLS is a verb form of smell. SMELL means "to perceive by means of the olfactory nerves".
How do you use SMELLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They smells."
How many points is SMELLS worth in Scrabble?: SMELLS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SMELLS?: SMELLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).