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Is SKIMP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SKIMP mean?

  1. verb

    work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

  2. verb

    limit in quality or quantity

  3. verb

    subsist on a meager allowance

    “scratch and scrimp”

  4. verb

    supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

    “stint with the allowance”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
15
Letters
5

S (1) + K (5) + I (1) + M (3) + P (3) = 13 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 SKIMP

Single letters that turn SKIMP 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 SKIMP

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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