How many points is SNIFFS worth in Scrabble?

SNIFFS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SNIFFS?

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

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SNIFFS

12 pts

SNIFFS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SNIFFS is a verb form of sniff. SNIFF means "to inhale audibly through the nose".

Meaning & examples

noun

An instance of sniffing.
Example: She gave the flowers a quick sniff to check they were real.
A quantity of something that is inhaled through the nose
A brief perception, or tiny amount.

verb

To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.
Example: I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off.
To say something while sniffing, for example in case of illness or unhappiness, or in contempt.
Example: "He's never coming back, is he?" she sniffed while looking at a picture of him.
To perceive vaguely
Example: I can sniff trouble coming from the basement.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SNIFFS is a verb form of sniff. SNIFF means "to inhale audibly through the nose".

In a sentence: "They sniffs."

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Base words

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in SNIFFS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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SNIFFS Scrabble FAQ

Is SNIFFS a Scrabble word?: SNIFFS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SNIFFS mean?: SNIFFS is a verb form of sniff. SNIFF means "to inhale audibly through the nose".
How do you use SNIFFS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sniffs."
How many points is SNIFFS worth in Scrabble?: SNIFFS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SNIFFS?: SNIFFS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).