Is THUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THUMP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THUMP mean?
- verb
move rhythmically
“Her heart was beating fast”
- verb
make a dull sound
“the knocker thudded against the front door”
- verb
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
“the salesman pounded the door knocker”
- noun
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + U (1) + M (3) + P (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 THUMP
Single letters that turn THUMP 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 THUMP
The 19 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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