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
9
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
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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