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Thwart

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

What does thwart mean?

noun

  1. a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

verb

  1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for thwart

Word facts

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

Anagrams of thwart

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters THWART.

Words you can make from thwart

Unscramble THWART for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is thwart a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Thwart 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 thwart worth in Scrabble?

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

What does thwart mean?

Thwart means: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.