SKEW
/skjuː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of SKEW
Something that has an oblique or slanted position.
An oblique or sideways movement.
A bias or distortion in a particular direction.
To form or shape in an oblique way; to cause to take an oblique position.
To bias or distort in a particular direction.
"A disproportionate number of female subjects in the study group skewed the results."
To hurl or throw.
Neither parallel nor at right angles to a certain line; askew.
"a skew arch"
Of two lines in three-dimensional space: neither intersecting nor parallel.
Examples of SKEW in a Sentence
- "A disproportionate number of female subjects in the study group skewed the results."
- "a skew arch"
Word Details
Is SKEW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SKEW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SKEW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SKEW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | k | e | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SKEW
9 words from the letters in SKEW
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SKEW in Word Games
SKEW is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SKEW is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SKEW to find 9 additional valid words.