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01 Word definition

skim

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is SKIM a word?

Yes. SKIM is a 4-letter noun. a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SKIM?

S-K-I-M

SKIM contains 4 letters, begins with S, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

    “there was a thin skim of oil on the water”

2noun

  1. reading or glancing through quickly

Synonyms
skimming
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SKIM spelled?

S1K2I3M4
Starts withSKIFirst 3 letters
Ends withKIMLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with SKI →Words ending in KIM →Words made from SKIM →Words with I →Words with K →Words with M →Words with S →

03 Word-game status

Can you play SKIM?

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About SKIM.

How do you spell SKIM?

SKIM is spelled S-K-I-M. It contains 4 letters.