Is THIGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THIGH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THIGH mean?
- noun
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
- noun
the upper joint of the leg of a fowl
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + I (1) + G (2) + H (4) = 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 THIGH
Single letters that turn THIGH 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 THIGH
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THIGH
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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