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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THUMBS, THUMBY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

THUMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. THUMB means "short thick finger set apart from the others".

/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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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

short thick finger set apart from the others

In a sentence: "The thumb is noted."

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

Add one letter after THUMB. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does THUMB mean?: short thick finger set apart from the others
How do you use THUMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The thumb is noted."
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).
Can you add a letter to THUMB?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THUMBS, THUMBY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.