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Thorny

Yes, thorny is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does thorny mean?

adjective

  1. bristling with perplexities the thorny question of states' rights
  2. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. a horse with a short bristly mane

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for thorny

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants1 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of thorny

  • rhyton

Words you can make from thorny

Unscramble THORNY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is thorny a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Thorny is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is thorny worth in Scrabble?

Thorny is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does thorny mean?

Thorny means: bristling with perplexities.