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Skirmish

Yes, skirmish is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does skirmish mean?

noun

  1. a minor short-term fight

verb

  1. engage in a skirmish

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for skirmish

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of skirmish

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SKIRMISH.

Words you can make from skirmish

Unscramble SKIRMISH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is skirmish a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Skirmish 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 skirmish worth in Scrabble?

Skirmish is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does skirmish mean?

Skirmish means: a minor short-term fight.