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
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 4
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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