How many points is SNEAK worth in Scrabble?

SNEAK is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SNEAK?

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

Can you add a letter to SNEAK?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNEAKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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SNEAK

9 pts

SNEAK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. SNEAK means "to move stealthily".

Meaning & examples

/sniːk/

Pronunciation: /sniːk/

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noun

One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information.
Example: My little brother is such a sneak; yesterday I caught him trying to look through my diary.
A cheat; a con artist.
Example: I can't believe I gave that sneak $50 for a ticket when they were selling for $20 at the front gate.
An informer; a tell-tale.

Synonyms: con artist, trickster

verb

To creep or go stealthily; to come or go while trying to avoid detection, as a person who does not wish to be seen.
Example: He decided to sneak into the kitchen for a second cookie while his mom was on the phone.
To take something stealthily without permission.
Example: I went to sneak a chocolate but my dad caught me.
(ditransitive) To stealthily bring someone something.
Example: She asked me to sneak her a phone next month.

Synonyms: grass, snitch, tell tales, skulk

adjective

In advance; before release to the general public.
Example: The company gave us a sneak look at their new electronic devices.
In a stealthy or surreptitious manner.
Example: I was able to get a sneak peek at the guest list.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to move stealthily

In a sentence: "They sneak."

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SNEAKY13 pts

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Letter Values

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SNEAK Scrabble FAQ

Is SNEAK a Scrabble word?: SNEAK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does SNEAK mean?: to move stealthily
How do you use SNEAK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sneak."
How many points is SNEAK worth in Scrabble?: SNEAK is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SNEAK?: SNEAK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SNEAK?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNEAKY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SNEAK

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