Snarl
/ˈsnɑː(ɹ)l/
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:7 pts5 letters
Definition of Snarl
noun
- A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
- An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
- A slow-moving traffic jam.
verb
- To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
"to snarl a skein of thread"
- To become entangled.
- To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
- To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
- To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
Anagrams of Snarl
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
s1
n1
a1
r1
l1
Total: 5 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Snarl"
Snarl is a 5-letter word that scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Snarl" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "snarl" is a low-scoring word.