Definitions for snuffer

snuffer snuff·er

Spelling: [snuhf-er]
IPA: /ˈsnʌf ər/

Snuffer is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 97 anagrams from letters in snuffer (effnrsu).

Definitions for snuffer

noun

  1. a person who snuffs or sniffs.
  2. a person who takes snuff.
  3. candlesnuffer.
  4. extinguisher (def 3).
  5. a person who snuffs candles.

Origin of snuffer

First recorded in 1600-10; snuff1 + -er1

Examples for snuffer

The red cap acted like a snuffer on a candle, to put it out, and while under it, no goblin could be seen by mortal eyes.

The chewer and the snuffer get the effect through the tissue with which the tobacco comes in contact.

They were at snuffer's house, and saw the detectives pass, and started out with the avowed purpose of capturing them.

On the mantel-shelf stood two brass candle-sticks with snuffer and extinguisher.

A squat, snug house, the eaves of whose steep gabled roof came down well over its two stories, like the snuffer on a candle.

He could not put his head in it like a candle in a snuffer, for then he would not be able to see his way down.

Word Value for snuffer
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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