Is THOUGHTFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THOUGHTFUL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THOUGHTFUL mean?
- adjective
having intellectual depth
“a deeply thoughtful essay”
- adjective
exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
“a thoughtful paper”
- adjective
acting with or showing thought and good sense
“a sensible young man”
- adjective
taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
“heedful of the warnings”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 20
- Words With Friends
- 22
- Letters
- 10
T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + U (1) + G (2) + H (4) + T (1) + F (4) + U (1) + L (1) = 20 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 THOUGHTFUL
THOUGHTFUL 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 THOUGHTFUL
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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