Skid
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To slide or slip sideways in an uncontrolled manner, especially on a slippery surface.
“The car began to skid on the icy road as the driver braked too sharply.”
Pronunciation
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/skɪd/
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S-K-I-D, all unique letters, the SK opening rules out many common guesses
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Worth 8 points, K adds 5 points, a common word with excellent Scrabble tile value
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