Is THAWER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THAWER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THAWER mean?
Thawer is a form of THAW.
- 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
12
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + A (1) + W (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 12 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 THAWER
Single letters that turn THAWER 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 THAWER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THAWER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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