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Throwaway

Yes, throwaway is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does throwaway mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
  2. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution he mailed the circular to all subscribers
  3. words spoken in a casual way with conscious under-emphasis

adjective

  1. thrown away wearing someone's cast-off clothes
  2. intended to be thrown away after use throwaway diapers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for throwaway

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of throwaway

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THROWAWAY.

Words you can make from throwaway

Unscramble THROWAWAY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is throwaway a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Throwaway 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 throwaway worth in Scrabble?

Throwaway is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does throwaway mean?

Throwaway means: (sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets.