TROUGH
/tɹɑf/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TROUGH
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."
Any similarly shaped container.
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."
To eat in a vulgar style, as if from a trough.
"he troughed his way through three meat pies."
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
Is TROUGH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TROUGH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | r | o | u | g | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TROUGH
54 words from the letters in TROUGH
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5-letter words
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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.