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Is THROTTLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, THROTTLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does THROTTLE mean?

  1. noun

    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine

  2. verb

    place limits on (extent or amount or access)

    “restrict the use of this parking lot”

  3. verb

    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air

    “he tried to strangulate his opponent”

  4. noun

    a pedal that controls the throttle valve

    “he stepped on the gas”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

8

Letters

T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 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 THROTTLE

Single letters that turn THROTTLE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from THROTTLE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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