Is SKIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SKIM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SKIM mean?
- verb
travel on the surface of water
- verb
move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
- noun
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
“there was a thin skim of oil on the water”
- noun
reading or glancing through quickly
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
4
Letters
S (1) + K (5) + I (1) + M (3) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
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 SKIM
Single letters that turn SKIM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from SKIM
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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