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Skipjack

Yes, skipjack is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 27 points in Scrabble.

What does skipjack mean?

noun

  1. oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito
  2. medium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna
  3. able to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points27
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of skipjack

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SKIPJACK.

Words you can make from skipjack

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Frequently asked questions

Is skipjack a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Skipjack 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 skipjack worth in Scrabble?

Skipjack is worth 27 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does skipjack mean?

Skipjack means: oceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito.