01 Word definition

thumb

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is THUMB a word?

Yes. THUMB is a 5-letter noun. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell THUMB?

T-H-U-M-B

THUMB contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with B.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

2noun

  1. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

Synonyms
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Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is THUMB spelled?

T1H2U3M4B5
Starts withTHUFirst 3 letters
Ends withUMBLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play THUMB?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About THUMB.

How do you spell THUMB?

THUMB is spelled T-H-U-M-B. It contains 5 letters.