Words That Start With SKI

Q: How many words that start with SKI are there?

There are 266 words that start with SKI in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 65 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with SKI?

SKIPJACKS is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SKIPJACK (27), SKIKJORINGS (27), SKIKJORING (26).

Q: What are some common words that start with SKI?

Everyday examples include SKILL , SKIN , SKIP , SKIRT , SKILLS , SKIPPED , SKIPPER , SKID . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with SKI?

SKILLESSNESSES has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, SKIRMISHING (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is SKI at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 266 words that start with SKI. Most are 8 letters long, they average 15.4 points, the best is SKIPJACKS (28 points) and 36.5% end in S.

Total words: 266
Most common length: 8 letters; 65 words
Average Scrabble score: 15.4; out of 28 max
Longest word: SKILLESSNESSES; 14 letters
Most common ending: S; 36.5% of words

Most common last letters

s 36.5%
d 12%
g 11.3%

Top vowel pairs

ie10.2%
ia5.6%
oo4.1%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word that starts with SKI

s ₁k ₅i ₁p ₃j ₈a ₁c ₃k ₅s ₁

S 1 + K 5 + I 1 + P 3 + J 8 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + S 1 = 28 points

Double word: 56 pts
Triple word: 84 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

skipjacks

Form of skipjack

nounoceanic schooling tuna of considerable value in Pacific but less in Atlantic; reaches 75 pounds; very similar to if not the same as oceanic bonito
nounmedium-sized tuna-like food fish of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters; less valued than tuna
nounable to right itself when on its back by flipping into the air with a clicking sound

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How many words that start with SKI are there?

There are 266 words that start with SKI in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 65 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with SKI?

SKIPJACKS is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are SKIPJACK (27), SKIKJORINGS (27), SKIKJORING (26).

What are some common words that start with SKI?

Everyday examples include SKILL, SKIN, SKIP, SKIRT, SKILLS, SKIPPED, SKIPPER, SKID. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with SKI?

SKILLESSNESSES has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, SKIRMISHING (11 letters) is the longest common one.