SKUNKS
/skʌŋks/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SKUNKS
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
A despicable person.
A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
"I skunked him at cards."
To win by 30 or more points.
(of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.
Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.
Examples of SKUNKS in a Sentence
- "I skunked him at cards."
Word Details
Is SKUNKS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SKUNKS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SKUNKS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SKUNKS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | k | u | n | k | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SKUNKS
16 words from the letters in SKUNKS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SKUNKS in Word Games
SKUNKS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SKUNKS 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 SKUNKS to find 16 additional valid words.