01 Word definition

sniff

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is SNIFF a word?

Yes. SNIFF is a 5-letter noun. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SNIFF?

S-N-I-F-F

SNIFF contains 5 letters, begins with S, and ends with F.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

2verb

  1. perceive by inhaling through the nose

    “sniff the perfume”
Synonyms
snuffwhiff
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SNIFF spelled?

S1N2I3F4F5
Starts withSNIFirst 3 letters
Ends withIFFLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats F
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About SNIFF.

How do you spell SNIFF?

SNIFF is spelled S-N-I-F-F. It contains 5 letters.