Skim
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move lightly and swiftly across or just above a surface, barely making contact with it.
“The stone was thrown at a low angle to skim across the surface of the lake.”
Pronunciation
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/skɪm/
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Wordle
S-K-I-M, four distinct letters, solid opener that tests SK start and M close
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, K contributes 5 and M contributes 3, strong value for a common word
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