Clues for the word "SKIN"

We've had 241 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 469 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Daily crossword on July 03, 2026.

Definition of skin

n. - The external membranous integument of an animal.
n. - The hide of an animal, separated from the body, whether green, dry, or tanned; especially, that of a small animal, as a calf, sheep, or goat.
n. - A vessel made of skin, used for holding liquids. See Bottle, 1.
n. - The bark or husk of a plant or fruit; the exterior coat of fruits and plants.
n. - That part of a sail, when furled, which remains on the outside and covers the whole.
n. - The covering, as of planking or iron plates, outside the framing, forming the sides and bottom of a vessel; the shell; also, a lining inside the framing.
v. t. - To strip off the skin or hide of; to flay; to peel; as, to skin an animal.
v. t. - To cover with skin, or as with skin; hence, to cover superficially.
v. t. - To strip of money or property; to cheat.
v. i. - To become covered with skin; as, a wound skins over.
v. i. - To produce, in recitation, examination, etc., the work of another for one's own, or to use in such exercise cribs, memeoranda, etc., which are prohibited.