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SKUNK
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Definition

Pronunciation: //skʌŋk//

noun

  • (slang, derogatory, dated) A despicable person.
  • (slang, derogatory, dated) Anything very bad; a stinker.
    "On the other hand, many critics contend that in terms of literary quality, many of the multiple-storyline books are true skunks."
  • (slang) A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score.
  • (cribbage) A win by thirty or more points. (A double skunk is sixty or more, a triple skunk ninety or more.)

verb

  • (transitive, slang) To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
    "I skunked him at cards."
  • (cribbage) To win by thirty or more points.
  • (intransitive, of beer) To go bad, to spoil.

noun

  • (slang) Clipping of skunkweed, type of marijuana.

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
5 letters
Scrabble Points
13 points
Words With Friends Points
15 points

Word Games

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

How many Scrabble points is the word 'SKUNK'?

The word SKUNK is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

S1
K5
U1
N1
K5

Total: 13 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SKUNK'?

The word SKUNK is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.

S1
K5
U2
N2
K5

Total: 15 points

How many letters is the word 'SKUNK'?

The word SKUNK has 5 letters.

Is 'SKUNK' a valid Wordle word?

Yes! SKUNK is a valid 5-letter word that can be used in Wordle.

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.

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