Is THIRD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THIRD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THIRD mean?
- adjective
coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position
- noun
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
“it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement”
- noun
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)
“he is playing third”
- noun
following the second position in an ordering or series
“a distant third”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + I (1) + R (1) + D (2) = 9 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 THIRD
Single letters that turn THIRD 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
Words you can make from THIRD
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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