eight-letter word · 11 points
Is THROTTLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THROTTLE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine”.
Quick answer
Is THROTTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. THROTTLE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
THROTTLE meaning and definition
THROTTLE has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
THROTTLE as a noun
- A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
- A pedal that controls the throttle valve.
THROTTLE as a verb
- Place limits on (extent or amount or access).
- Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air.
THROTTLE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
THROTTLE scores 11 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| T | 1 | 1 |
| H | 4 | 3 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| T | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 11 |
THROTTLE on premium squares
On a double word square THROTTLE scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of THROTTLE
No other word uses exactly the letters in THROTTLE.
Unscramble THROTTLE: 83 words from its letters
The letters T, H, R, O, T, T, L, E make 83 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- lot3
- hole7
- let3
- rot3
- trot4
- toe3
- hot6
- role4
- tot3
- hero7
- other8
- hoe6
- ore3
- throe8
- totter6
- el2
- er2
- he5
- loth7
- or2
- otter5
- re2
- roe3
- te2
- tor3
- tote4
- troth8
- hotel8
- lore4
- toter5
- helot8
- het6
- ho5
- lotte5
- oh5
- ret3
- rho6
- rote4
- rotl4
- tet3
- teth7
- tho6
- thole8
- tole4
- tore4
- tort4
- torte5
- eh5
- elt3
- eorl4
- et2
- eth6
- helo7
- her6
- herl7
- hoer7
- holt7
- hore7
- hote7
- hotter9
- lehr7
- lo2
- lor3
- lote4
- lother9
- lotter6
- oe2
- ole3
- orle4
- ort3
- reh6
- reo3
- rotte5
- tehr7
- tel3
- telt4
- the6
- thro7
- to2
- tolt4
- tolter6
- tother9
- tret4
Words like THROTTLE
One-letter changes to THROTTLE, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in THROTTLE
- throstle11
Add one letter to THROTTLE
- throttler12
- throttled13
- throttles12
More 8-letter words starting with TH
- theology15
- threaten11
- thieving15
- thinness11
- thirteen11
- thorough15
- thousand12
- thematic15
- theorize20
- thinking16
- thirties11
- thumping16
- thanatos11
- thatcher16
- thespian13
- thickset17
- thrasher14
- thresher14
THROTTLE word facts
THROTTLE is an 8-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 6 consonants, with T repeated. It starts with T and ends with E. By corpus frequency, THROTTLE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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THROTTLE Scrabble word FAQ
Is THROTTLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. THROTTLE is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does THROTTLE mean?
THROTTLE is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine”.
How many points is THROTTLE worth in Scrabble?
THROTTLE is worth 11 points in Scrabble: T (1) + H (4) + R (1) + O (1) + T (1) + T (1) + L (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is THROTTLE in Words With Friends?
THROTTLE is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does THROTTLE have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in THROTTLE, but 83 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in THROTTLE?
You can make 83 shorter words from the letters in THROTTLE, including LOT, HOLE, LET and ROT.
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