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Is THUMB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, THUMB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does THUMB mean?

  1. noun

    the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

  2. verb

    travel by getting free rides from motorists

  3. noun

    the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

  4. noun

    a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

5

Letters

T (1) + H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) = 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 THUMB

Single letters that turn THUMB 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 THUMB

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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