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Is SKANK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SKANK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SKANK mean?

  1. noun

    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

  2. noun

    a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees

  3. verb

    dance the skank

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + K (5) + A (1) + N (1) + K (5) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for SKANK

Single letters that turn SKANK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from SKANK

The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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