5 letter words starting with sku

Looking for a clue for todays Wordle or another Word game? Look no further! We got you covered. We got a few plausible five letter words starting with sku.

  • SKUAS
  • SKUGS
  • SKULK
  • SKULL
  • SKUNK

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:

Definition of skuas

skuas (noun)

  1. Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.


Definition of skulk

skulk (noun)

  1. A group of foxes.
  2. A group of people seen as being fox-like (e.g. cunning, dishonest, or having nefarious plans).
  3. The act of skulking.
  4. One who avoids an obligation or responsibility.

skulk (verb)

  1. To stay where one cannot be seen, conceal oneself (often in a cowardly way or with the intent of doing harm).
  2. To move in a stealthy or furtive way; to come or go while trying to avoid detection.
  3. To avoid an obligation or responsibility.

Definition of skull

skull (noun)

  1. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
  2. A symbol for death; death's-head
  3. The mind or brain.
  4. A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
  5. The crown of the headpiece in armour.
  6. A shallow bow-handled basket.

skull (verb)

  1. To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
  2. To strike the top of (the ball).

skull (noun)

  1. (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
  2. A multitude.

Definition of skunk

skunk (noun)

  1. Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
  2. A despicable person.
  3. A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
  4. A win by 30 or more points.

skunk (verb)

  1. To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
  2. To win by 30 or more points.
  3. (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.

skunk (noun)

  1. A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.

skunk (noun)

  1. Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.

skunk (noun)

  1. Any of several American plants that have an offensive odour, but especially Croton texensis and Polemonium viscosum
  2. Strong-smelling cannabis