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Is THUMBSCREW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, THUMBSCREW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does THUMBSCREW mean?

  1. noun

    instrument of torture that crushes the thumb

  2. noun

    screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

10

Letters

T (1) + H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + B (3) + S (1) + C (3) + R (1) + E (1) + W (4) = 22 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 THUMBSCREW

Single letters that turn THUMBSCREW 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 THUMBSCREW

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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