Is THUNDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THUNDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does THUNDER mean?
- noun
a deep prolonged loud noise
- noun
a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning
- verb
move fast, noisily, and heavily
“The bus thundered down the road”
- verb
utter words loudly and forcefully
“`Get out of here,' he roared”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
11
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
7
Letters
T (1) + H (4) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (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 THUNDER
Single letters that turn THUNDER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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