Is “Skid” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SKID
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Skid

/skɪd/

noun
  1. 1.An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

    Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid.

  2. 2.A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan.

  3. 3.(by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.

verb
  1. 1.To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.

    They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street.

  2. 2.To protect or support with a skid or skids.

  3. 3.To cause to move on skids.