Snip
4 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small piece or fragment cut off, especially one removed cleanly by scissors or shears.
“Snips of coloured paper covered the craft table after the children had finished.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/snɪp/
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Wordle
Ends in -IP like drip, grip, and trip, SN- start with P at end gives good consonant spread
Scrabble
P (3) lifts the score slightly, SNIPS adds a clean S hook, reliable short play
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