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Is SKIMMING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SKIMMING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SKIMMING mean?

  1. noun

    the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

  2. noun

    reading or glancing through quickly

  3. noun

    failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

  4. noun

    the act of brushing against while passing

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

8

Letters

S (1) + K (5) + I (1) + M (3) + M (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 SKIMMING

Single letters that turn SKIMMING 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 hooks1

Words you can make from SKIMMING

The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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