Is THORAX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THORAX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THORAX mean?
- noun
the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
- noun
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
- noun
part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 16
- Words With Friends
- 15
- Letters
- 6
T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + R (1) + A (1) + X (8) = 16 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 THORAX
THORAX has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from THORAX
The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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