How many points is SMELL worth in Scrabble?

SMELL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SMELL?

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

Can you add a letter to SMELL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMELLS, SMELLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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SMELL

7 pts

SMELL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. SMELL means "perceive (a scent or odour) by means of the nose".

Meaning & examples

/smɛl/

Pronunciation: /smɛl/

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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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

perceive (a scent or odour) by means of the nose

In a sentence: "They smell."

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Letter Values

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SMELL Scrabble FAQ

Is SMELL a Scrabble word?: SMELL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does SMELL mean?: perceive (a scent or odour) by means of the nose
How do you use SMELL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They smell."
How many points is SMELL worth in Scrabble?: SMELL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SMELL?: SMELL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SMELL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMELLS, SMELLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SMELL

Meaning & examples

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