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?
- verb
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
- verb
avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
- 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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