How many points is THUMB worth in Scrabble?

THUMB is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THUMB?

THUMB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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THUMB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. THUMB means "to leaf through with the pollex".

/θʌm/

Pronunciation: /θʌm/

The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
A thumbnail picture.
Example: 2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)

Synonyms: digit I, first digit, pollex, thumby

To touch or cover with the thumb.
Example: to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon
(with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
Example: I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all.
(travel) To hitchhike
Example: So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to leaf through with the pollex

In a sentence: "They thumb."

Check the Scrabble meaning of THUMB. It scores 12 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in THUMB, without blank tiles.

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Is THUMB a Scrabble word?: THUMB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does THUMB mean?: to leaf through with the pollex
How do you use THUMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They thumb."
How many points is THUMB worth in Scrabble?: THUMB is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THUMB?: THUMB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).