Is THAW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THAW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THAW mean?
- verb
become or cause to become soft or liquid
“The sun melted the ice”
- noun
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
“the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster”
- noun
warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt
“they welcomed the spring thaw”
- noun
a relaxation or slackening of tensions or reserve; becoming less hostile
“the thaw between the United States and Russia has led to increased cooperation in world affairs”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + A (1) + W (4) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for THAW
Single letters that turn THAW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of THAW
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THAW
The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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