Is THREAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THREAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THREAT mean?
- noun
something that is a source of danger
“earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan”
- noun
a warning that something unpleasant is imminent
“they were under threat of arrest”
- noun
declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
“his threat to kill me was quite explicit”
- noun
a person who inspires fear or dread
“he was the terror of the neighborhood”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 6
T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) = 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 THREAT
Single letters that turn THREAT 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 THREAT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THREAT
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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