Is THREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THREW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THREW mean?
Threw is a form of THROW.
- verb
propel through the air
“throw a frisbee”
- verb
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
“She threw herself forwards”
- verb
get rid of
“he shed his image as a pushy boss”
- verb
place or put with great energy
“She threw the blanket around the child”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 11 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 THREW
THREW 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 THREW
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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