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Skim

Yes, skim is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does skim mean?

noun

  1. a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid there was a thin skim of oil on the water
  2. reading or glancing through quickly

verb

  1. travel on the surface of water
  2. move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
  3. examine hastily She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi

adjective

  1. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed yogurt made with skim milk

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for skim

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of skim

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SKIM.

Words you can make from skim

Unscramble SKIM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is skim a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Skim is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is skim worth in Scrabble?

Skim is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does skim mean?

Skim means: a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid.