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THROW
Scrabble Validity
✅ Valid Word
Valid in:
- SOWPODS/CSW (Scrabble UK)
- TWL/NWL (Scrabble US)
- ENABLE (Words with Friends)
Tile Values
T
1
H
4
R
1
O
1
W
4
Σ
11
Definitions
Noun
- the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base"
- casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly; "he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice"
- bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
- the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
- a single chance or instance; "he couldn't afford $50 a throw"
Verb
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
- utter with force; utter vehemently; "hurl insults"; "throw accusations at someone"
- throw (a die) out onto a flat surface; "Throw a six"
- place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"
- propel through the air; "throw a frisbee"
- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
- get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"
- cause to fall off; "The horse threw its inexperienced rider"
- put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"
- make on a potter's wheel; "she threw a beautiful teapot"
- organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
- cause to be confused emotionally
- move violently, energetically, or carelessly; "She threw herself forwards"
- to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly; "Jane threw dinner together"; "throw the car into reverse"
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
About the word THROW
Yes, THROW is a valid Scrabble word. If you play it, you can score 11 points in Scrabble. It is recognized as a playable word in the SOWPODS/CSW (Scrabble UK), TWL/NWL (Scrabble US), ENABLE (Words with Friends) dictionaries.
THROW is a 5-letter word. It contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants.