SKEG
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //skɛɡ//
noun
- (nautical) A fin-like structure to the rear of the keel of a vessel that supports the rudder and protects a propeller.
- (nautical) A similar construction on a boat that acts as a keel.
- (Australia, slang) A surfer; a person who leads a surfing lifestyle.
- (obsolete) A sort of wild plum (Prunus spinosa or Prunus domestica subsp. insititia (syn. Prunus institia))."Some take them for Damascen plums, or rather for Bullois, Skegs, or such like wilde Plums."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SKEG'?
The word SKEG is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
S1
K5
E1
G2
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SKEG'?
The word SKEG is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
S1
K5
E1
G3
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.