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Thumbscrew

Yes, thumbscrew is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does thumbscrew mean?

noun

  1. instrument of torture that crushes the thumb
  2. screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants2 / 8
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of thumbscrew

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THUMBSCREW.

Words you can make from thumbscrew

Unscramble THUMBSCREW for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is thumbscrew a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Thumbscrew 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 thumbscrew worth in Scrabble?

Thumbscrew is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does thumbscrew mean?

Thumbscrew means: instrument of torture that crushes the thumb.