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Threadbare

Yes, threadbare is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does threadbare mean?

adjective

  1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse bromidic sermons
  2. having the nap worn away so that the threads show through threadbare rugs

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for threadbare

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of threadbare

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THREADBARE.

Words you can make from threadbare

Unscramble THREADBARE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is threadbare a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Threadbare 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 threadbare worth in Scrabble?

Threadbare is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does threadbare mean?

Threadbare means: repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse.