THWARTS
7 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of THWARTS
A seat across a boat on which a rower may sit.
"The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row."
A brace, perpendicular to the keel, that helps maintain the beam of a marine vessel against external water pressure and that may serve to support the rail.
"A well-made dugout canoe rarely needs a thwart."
An act of thwarting; something which thwarts; a hindrance, an obstacle.
To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.
"Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."
To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.
To hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
Examples of THWARTS in a Sentence
- "The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row."
- "A well-made dugout canoe rarely needs a thwart."
- "Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."
Word Details
Is THWARTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THWARTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of THWARTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for THWARTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | w | a | r | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THWARTS
100 words from the letters in THWARTS
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How to Use THWARTS in Word Games
THWARTS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since THWARTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THWARTS to find 100 additional valid words.