Updated June 2026
resembling a snake; treacherous
“The snaky path wound through the dense undergrowth.”
snak·y
"Snaky" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.
"Snaky" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.
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