THAN
/ðæn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · adverb, preposition, conjunction
Definition of THAN
At that time; then.
Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
"A player than whom none is more skillful."
Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
"she's taller than I am; she found his advice more witty than helpful; we have less work today than we had yesterday; We had no choice than to return home"
(obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) Because; for.
Examples of THAN in a Sentence
- "A player than whom none is more skillful."
- "she's taller than I am; she found his advice more witty than helpful; we have less work today than we had yesterday; We had no choice than to return home"
Word Details
Is THAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like THAN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for THAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THAN
14 words from the letters in THAN
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use THAN in Word Games
THAN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: THAN is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THAN to find 14 additional valid words.