How many points is THUMBSCREW worth in Scrabble?

THUMBSCREW is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THUMBSCREW?

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

Can you add a letter to THUMBSCREW?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THUMBSCREW

22 pts

THUMBSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. THUMBSCREW means "an instrument of torture for compressing the thumb by a screw".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an instrument of torture for compressing the thumb by a screw

In a sentence: "The thumbscrew is noted."

Share THUMBSCREW

Check the Scrabble meaning of THUMBSCREW. It scores 22 points.

Back hooks

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

THUMBSCREWS23 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

THUMBSCREW Scrabble FAQ

Is THUMBSCREW a Scrabble word?: THUMBSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does THUMBSCREW mean?: an instrument of torture for compressing the thumb by a screw
How do you use THUMBSCREW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The thumbscrew is noted."
How many points is THUMBSCREW worth in Scrabble?: THUMBSCREW is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THUMBSCREW?: THUMBSCREW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THUMBSCREW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THUMBSCREWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.