Dictionary
Snafu
s 1n 1a 1f 4u 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · adjective · 5 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does snafu mean?
noun
an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up
verb
cause to be in a state of complete confusion
adjective
snarled or stalled in complete confusion
“situation normal--all fucked-up”
Is SNAFU a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
How many points is SNAFU worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SNAFU
Anagrams 1
Hooks for SNAFU
Add one letter to the front or back of SNAFU to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Snafu: quick answers
Is SNAFU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SNAFU is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SNAFU worth?
SNAFU scores 8 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does snafu mean?
As a noun, snafu means “an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in SNAFU?
You can make 22 shorter words from SNAFU, such as AUFS, FANS, FAUN, FUNS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of SNAFU?
SNAFU rearranges into FAUNS.