SKID

/skɪd/

4-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

S 1

K 5

I 1

D 2

Meaning of SKID

noun

An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
"Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid."
A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan.

verb

To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
"They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street."
To protect or support with a skid or skids.

noun

A stepchild.

Anagrams of SKID

disk9

kids9

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About the word SKID

Is "SKID" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "SKID" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "SKID" worth?

In Scrabble, "SKID" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "SKID" mean?

An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

What are the anagrams of "SKID"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as SKID: DISK, KIDS.