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TROUGH

/tɹɑf/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

T 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of TROUGH

noun

A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.

"One of Hank's chores was to slop the pigs' trough each morning and evening."

noun

Any similarly shaped container.

noun

A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.

"There was a small trough that the sump pump emptied into; it was filled with mosquito larvae."

verb

To eat in a vulgar style, as if from a trough.

"he troughed his way through three meat pies."

Synonyms of TROUGH

Words with similar meaning

Examples of TROUGH in a Sentence

  • "One of Hank's chores was to slop the pigs' trough each morning and evening."
  • "There was a small trough that the sump pump emptied into; it was filled with mosquito larvae."
  • "he troughed his way through three meat pies."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is TROUGH a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TROUGH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: TROUGH uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TROUGH

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter trough Total
Scrabble 111124 10
WWF 111233 11

Anagrams of TROUGH

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use TROUGH in Word Games

TROUGH is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TROUGH 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 TROUGH to find 54 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TROUGH

What does TROUGH mean?
TROUGH is a noun. A long, narrow container, open on top, for feeding or watering animals.
Is TROUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TROUGH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TROUGH worth in Scrabble?
TROUGH is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from TROUGH?
You can make 54 words from the letters in TROUGH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TROUGH?
Synonyms of TROUGH include: manger. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of TROUGH?
The anagrams of TROUGH (words using the exact same letters) are: ROUGHT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.