Snag

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To become caught or hooked on a sharp protrusion or rough edge, causing a tear or obstruction.

“Her sleeve snagged on the bramble as she pushed through the hedge.”

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Synonyms

riprent split tear hitchrub

Antonyms

free release

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -AG like bag, drag, and flag, SN- opening shared with snip, snit, snob, snug

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Scrabble

G (2) adds a little value, SNAGS hooks, the -AG family is handy for board extensions

Words Related to Snag

Anagrams of Snag

Words that use exactly the same letters as “snag”.

nags sang

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “snag” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

snap

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “snag”.

agnes agnus agons angas angst angus bangs dangs fangs gains gangs gansa gansy gasan gesan gnars gnash gnast gnats gnaws guans hangs pangs sagan

Longer words starting with Snag

Words that begin with “snag”.

snags

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