Skinks
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of skink, smooth-scaled lizards with elongated bodies, reduced limbs, and a shiny appearance found in tropical regions worldwide.
“The herpetologist discovered three new species of skinks during the tropical expedition.”
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Contains S, K, I, N, K, S with a double K being very unusual in Wordle and worth testing
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Worth 14 points, double K scores 10 combined, making this a strong Scrabble play when you hold both tiles
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