TETRIS GLOSSARY
Skimming
Also called Burning · Burn · Skim
Clearing small numbers of rows from the surface to lower or reshape the stack. Useful when waiting for an I would create too much risk. It may sacrifice B2B to restore a playable board.
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A small clear can lower the stack and preserve access to a well instead of waiting for a larger attack.