How many points is SNAG worth in Scrabble?

SNAG is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SNAG?

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

Can you add a letter to SNAG?

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

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SNAG

5 pts

SNAG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. SNAG means "difficulty or disadvantage".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsnæɡ/

Pronunciation: /ˈsnæɡ/

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noun

A stump or base of a branch that has been lopped off; a short branch, or a sharp or rough branch.
A dead tree that remains standing.
A tree, or a branch of a tree, fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable water, and rising nearly or quite to the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk.

Synonyms: hitch, knot, protuberance, point, tine

verb

To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.
Example: Be careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!
To damage or sink (a vessel) by collision; said of a tree or branch fixed to the bottom of a navigable body of water and partially submerged or rising to just beneath the surface.
Example: The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862.
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.
Example: We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River.

noun

A light meal.
A sausage.
A goal.

Synonyms: banger, snarler

noun

A misnaged, an opponent to Chassidic Judaism (more likely modern, for cultural reasons).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

difficulty or disadvantage

In a sentence: "The snag is noted."

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Letter Values

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SNAG Scrabble FAQ

Is SNAG a Scrabble word?: SNAG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does SNAG mean?: difficulty or disadvantage
How do you use SNAG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The snag is noted."
How many points is SNAG worth in Scrabble?: SNAG is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SNAG?: SNAG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SNAG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SNAGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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