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skimp

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Is skimp a Scrabble word?

Yes, skimp is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of skimp?

Definition

verb (English)

1. (Scotland, Northern England) To mock, deride, scorn, scold, make fun of.Examples: "I thought Adie was only skimpin' me."

verb (English)

1. (transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.Examples: "I got out my wallet and let him have a look at my licenses, detective and driver's. He didn't skimp it, being a lawyer."

2. (intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

adj (English)

1. (dated, UK, dialect or US, colloquial) Scanty.

noun (English)

1. (in the plural, colloquial) Underwear.Examples: "While presenting a rundown of the sexiest soap stars in the world in this week's ZOO, Hollyoaks' Gemma Atkinson very kindly stripped down to her skimps herself."

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "skimp"?

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How many Scrabble points is the word "skimp"?

Scrabble
13 points
s1
k5
i1
m3
p3
Words With Friends
15 points
s1
k5
i1
m4
p4

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