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Skirmishing
s 1k 5i 1r 1m 3i 1s 1h 4i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 11 letters · Common · present participle of skirmish
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does skirmishing mean?
verb
engage in a skirmish
Definitions shown for skirmish, the base form of skirmishing.
Is SKIRMISHING a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is SKIRMISHING worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in SKIRMISHING
Best shorter words top 30 of 188
skirmish 17shirking 16shriking 16smirking 15hiking 14miniskis 14rikishi 14shrinks 14griskins 13mihiing 13miking 13miniski 13shirks 13shrink 13simkins 13girkins 12griskin 12kissing 12knish 12krising 12risking 12shirk 12simkin 12skiings 12smirks 12girkin 11hirings 11hissing 11irking 11khis 11
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Words that end like SKIRMISHING
Common words that share the ending -ISHING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
publishingfinishingpolishingpunishingvanishingbrandishingflourishingblemishingburnishingcherishingfurnishinggarnishingnourishingrubbishingtarnishingvarnishingbanishinglavishingperishingravishingrelishingestablishingwishingdemolishing
All words ending in -ISHING Skirmishing: quick answers
Is SKIRMISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SKIRMISHING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is SKIRMISHING worth?
SKIRMISHING scores 21 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does skirmishing mean?
skirmishing is the present participle of skirmish, which means “engage in a skirmish”.
What words can you make with the letters in SKIRMISHING?
You can make 188 shorter words from SKIRMISHING, such as SKIRMISH, SHIRKING, SHRIKING, SMIRKING. See the full list.