Is THONG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THONG is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THONG mean?
- noun
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
- noun
underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
“she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal”
- noun
a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together
- noun
minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + N (1) + G (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 THONG
Single letters that turn THONG into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from THONG
The 20 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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