SKANKS
/skæŋks/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SKANKS
A lewd and disreputable person, often female, especially an unattractive person with an air of tawdry promiscuity.
Anything that is particularly foul, unhygienic or unpleasant.
A dance performed to ska, dub, or reggae music.
A style of rhythmic guitar strumming in ska, reggae, and punk.
To dance the skank.
To play guitar with a skank rhythm.
To be dishonest or unreliable, to defraud or deceive, to steal.
The act of cheating a person.
"That's not a good deal; it's a skank."
Examples of SKANKS in a Sentence
- "That's not a good deal; it's a skank."
- "He short-changed a partner, leaving him feeling skanked."
Word Details
Is SKANKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SKANKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SKANKS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SKANKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | k | a | n | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SKANKS
19 words from the letters in SKANKS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SKANKS in Word Games
SKANKS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SKANKS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SKANKS to find 19 additional valid words.