Word: THIGH
โ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 H 4 I 1 G 2 H 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ฮธหษชษก/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 11 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile H (4 pts)
๐ง
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.
Definition of THIGH
noun
- The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee.
- That part of the leg of vertebrates (or sometimes other animals) which corresponds to the human thigh in position or function; the tibia of a horse, the tarsus of a bird; the third leg-section of an insect.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "thigh", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "thigh" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THIGH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
THIGH is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is THIGH worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, THIGH is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in THIGH? โผ
There is 1 syllable in THIGH.
Popular Related Searches
๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THIGH:
- # the thigh effect
- # master of thigh
- # playing with thigh
- # in terms of thigh
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of THIGH:
Similar Spelled Words
Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:
Same Length Words (5 Letters)
Other valid 5-letter Scrabble words:
Words Starting with T
Other words starting with the letter T: