Word: SNIPE
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Definition of SNIPE
- Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.
- A fool; a blockhead.
- A shot fired from a concealed place.
- To hunt snipe.
- To shoot at individuals from a concealed place.
- (by extension) To shoot with a sniper rifle.
- A cigarette butt.
- An animated promotional logo during a television show.
- A strip of copy announcing some late breaking news or item of interest, typically placed in a print advertisement in such a way that it stands out from the ad.
- A sharp, clever answer; sarcasm.
- A note or sticker attached to an existing poster to provide further information (e.g. an event is sold out), political criticism, etc.
- To make malicious, underhand remarks or attacks.
- To attach a note or sticker to (an existing poster) to provide further information, political criticism, etc.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "snipe", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "snipe" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SNIPE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SNIPE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SNIPE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SNIPE:
- # the snipe effect
- # master of snipe
- # playing with snipe
- # in terms of snipe
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