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Is WRITHE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WRITHE mean?

  1. verb

    to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

    “The prisoner writhed in discomfort”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

W (4) + R (1) + I (1) + T (1) + H (4) + E (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 WRITHE

Single letters that turn WRITHE 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.

Anagrams of WRITHE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from WRITHE

The 50 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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