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SKIMMING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

S 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
M 3/4
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of SKIMMING

verb

To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

verb

To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.

verb

To hasten along with superficial attention.

noun

Something skimmed from a surface etc.

"aluminium skimmings"

noun

A motion or action that skims.

noun

The sport of skimboarding.

Examples of SKIMMING in a Sentence

  • "aluminium skimmings"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
21
points

Is SKIMMING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SKIMMING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: SKIMMING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SKIMMING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter skimming Total
Scrabble 15133112 17
WWF 15144123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SKIMMING

53 words from the letters in SKIMMING

6-letter words

miking 13/16 USUKWWF simkin 12/14 UK miming 11/15 USUKWWF skiing 11/13 USUKWWF minims 10/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

minks 11/13 USUKWWF ginks 10/12 USUKWWF kings 10/12 USUKWWF minim 9/12 USUKWWF mings 8/11 UK minis 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

mink 10/12 USUKWWF skim 10/11 USUKWWF gink 9/11 USUKWWF king 9/11 USUKWWF inks 8/9 USUKWWF kins 8/9 USUKWWF sink 8/9 USUKWWF skin 8/9 USUKWWF ming 7/10 UK migs 7/9 USUKWWF mini 6/8 USUKWWF simi 6/7 UK nims 6/8 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK nisi 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

mim 7/9 USUKWWF ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF ski 7/7 USUKWWF mig 6/8 USUKWWF nim 5/7 USUKWWF ism 5/6 USUKWWF mis 5/6 USUKWWF sim 5/6 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK mm 6/8 USWWF ks 6/6 UK mi 4/5 USUKWWF ms 4/5 UK gs 3/4 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ns 2/3 UK

How to Use SKIMMING in Word Games

SKIMMING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SKIMMING to find 53 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SKIMMING

What does SKIMMING mean?
SKIMMING is a verb. To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.
Is SKIMMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SKIMMING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SKIMMING worth in Scrabble?
SKIMMING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SKIMMING?
You can make 53 words from the letters in SKIMMING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.