How many points is SKIVES worth in Scrabble?

SKIVES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SKIVES?

SKIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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SKIVES

13 pts

SKIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SKIVES is a verb form of skive. SKIVE means "evade work or responsibility".

Meaning & examples

noun

Something very easy, where one can slack off without penalty.
Example: Mr Smith's history classes are a total skive.
An act of avoiding lessons or work.

verb

To avoid one's lessons or work (chiefly at school or university); shirk.

Synonyms: play hooky, skip, skive off

noun

A rotating iron disk coated with oil and diamond dust used to polish the facets of a diamond.
An angled cut or bevel at the edge of something.

verb

To pare or shave off the rough or thick parts of.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SKIVES is a verb form of skive. SKIVE means "evade work or responsibility".

In a sentence: "They skives."

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Base words

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SKIVE12 pts

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Letter Values

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SKIVES Scrabble FAQ

Is SKIVES a Scrabble word?: SKIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SKIVES mean?: SKIVES is a verb form of skive. SKIVE means "evade work or responsibility".
How do you use SKIVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They skives."
How many points is SKIVES worth in Scrabble?: SKIVES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SKIVES?: SKIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).