Is THRILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THRILL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THRILL mean?
- noun
the swift release of a store of affective force
“they got a great bang out of it”
- noun
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
“a frisson of surprise shot through him”
- verb
cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
“The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow”
- noun
something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
“the thrills of space travel”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + I (1) + L (1) + L (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 THRILL
Single letters that turn THRILL 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
Words you can make from THRILL
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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