THUMBS
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of THUMBS
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
A thumbnail picture.
"2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)"
To touch or cover with the thumb.
"to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon"
(with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
"I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all."
(travel) To hitchhike
"So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown."
Examples of THUMBS in a Sentence
- "2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)"
- "to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon"
- "I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all."
- "So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown."
Word Details
Is THUMBS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THUMBS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THUMBS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THUMBS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | u | m | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUMBS
49 words from the letters in THUMBS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use THUMBS in Word Games
THUMBS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, THUMBS 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 THUMBS to find 49 additional valid words.