Is SNIVEL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SNIVEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SNIVEL mean?
- noun
whining in a tearful manner
- noun
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
- verb
talk in a tearful manner
- verb
snuff up mucus through the nose
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + N (1) + I (1) + V (4) + E (1) + L (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for SNIVEL
Single letters that turn SNIVEL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of SNIVEL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SNIVEL
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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