Is THROWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THROWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THROWS mean?
Throws 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
- Scrabble
- 12
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 12 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 THROWS
THROWS 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.
Anagrams of THROWS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from THROWS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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