SKEWER
/ˈskjuːə/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SKEWER
A long pin, normally made of metal or wood, used to secure food during cooking.
Food served on a skewer
A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece. Compare pin.W
To impale on a skewer.
To attack a piece which has a less valuable piece behind it.
To severely mock or discredit.
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 SKEWER in a Sentence
- "a skew arch"
Word Details
Is SKEWER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SKEWER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SKEWER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SKEWER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | k | e | w | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SKEWER
53 words from the letters in SKEWER
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How to Use SKEWER in Word Games
SKEWER is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SKEWER 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 SKEWER to find 53 additional valid words.