THROW
/θɹəʊ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, noun
Definition of THROW
To change place.
To change in state or status
To move through time.
The flight of a thrown object.
"What a great throw by the quarterback!"
The act of throwing something.
"The gambler staked everything on one throw of the dice."
One's ability to throw.
"He's always had a pretty decent throw."
To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.
"throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider"
To eject or cause to fall off.
Examples of THROW in a Sentence
- "What a great throw by the quarterback!"
- "The gambler staked everything on one throw of the dice."
- "He's always had a pretty decent throw."
- "throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider"
Word Details
Is THROW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THROW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THROW uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THROW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | r | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Anagrams of THROW
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THROW
26 words from the letters in THROW
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use THROW in Word Games
THROW is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THROW 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 THROW to find 26 additional valid words.