THREE
/θɹiː/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, numeral
Definition of THREE
The digit/figure 3.
Anything measuring three units, as length.
"Put all the threes in a separate container."
A person who is three years old.
"All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class, while I'll take the fours and fives."
A numerical value after two and before four. Represented in Arabic digits as 3; this many dots (•••).
Describing a set or group with three elements.
A goal or other means of scoring worth three points.
A three-point shot; a basket made from beyond the three-point line.
A three-point landing; an airplane landing in which all three wheels touch the ground simultaneously.
Examples of THREE in a Sentence
- "Put all the threes in a separate container."
- "All the threes will go in Mrs. Smith's class, while I'll take the fours and fives."
Word Details
Is THREE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THREE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THREE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THREE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | r | e | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THREE
26 words from the letters in THREE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use THREE in Word Games
THREE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THREE 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 THREE to find 26 additional valid words.