Skin

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The outer covering of a human or animal body, or the outer layer of a fruit.

“She applied sunscreen to protect her skin.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/skɪn/

Related Words

Synonyms

epidermishidepeel

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

SK consonant cluster start, common body-related word.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, K adds good value to common letters.

Words Related to Skin

Anagrams of Skin

Words that use exactly the same letters as “skin”.

inks sink

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “skin” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

akin skip spin

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “skin”.

finks ginks ikons inkos jinks kains kilns kinds kines kings kinks kinos kirns kisan knish knits kosin links minks msink nicks oinks pinks rinks

Longer words starting with Skin

Words that begin with “skin”.

skink skins skint

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