Thread

[θɾ̪̊ɛd]

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters
Definition of Thread

noun

  1. A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string.
  2. A continued theme or idea.

    "All of these essays have a common thread."

  3. A screw thread.
  4. A sequence of connections.
  5. The line midway between the banks of a stream.

verb

  1. To put thread through.

    "thread a needle"

  2. To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).

    "I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight."

  3. To screw on, to fit the threads of a nut on a bolt
Anagrams of Thread

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "thread":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "thread" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Thread"

Thread is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "thread" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Thread" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "thread" is a medium-scoring word.