THIRD
/θɜːd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of THIRD
The person or thing in the third position.
"Jones came in third."
One of three equal parts of a whole.
"He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds."
The third gear of a gearbox.
"Now put it into third."
To agree with a proposition or statement after it has already been seconded.
To divide into three equal parts.
The ordinal form of the cardinal number three; Coming after the second.
"The third tree from the left is my favorite."
Examples of THIRD in a Sentence
- "Jones came in third."
- "He ate a third of the pie. Divided by two-thirds."
- "Now put it into third."
- "The third tree from the left is my favorite."
Word Details
Is THIRD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THIRD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THIRD uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THIRD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | i | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THIRD
11 words from the letters in THIRD
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use THIRD in Word Games
THIRD is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THIRD is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THIRD to find 11 additional valid words.