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Is SKULK a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SKULK mean?

  1. verb

    lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

  2. verb

    avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

  3. verb

    move stealthily

    “The lonely man skulks down the main street all day”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

5

Letters

S (1) + K (5) + U (1) + L (1) + K (5) = 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 SKULK

Single letters that turn SKULK 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 SKULK

The 3 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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