What does THREAT mean?

Pronunciation
/θrɛt/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. something that is a source of danger“earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan”
  2. a warning that something unpleasant is imminent“they were under threat of arrest”
  3. declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another“his threat to kill me was quite explicit”
  4. a person who inspires fear or dread“he was the terror of the neighborhood”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

threats10

Anagrams of THREAT

hatter9

Words inside THREAT

61 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

earth8 heart8 treat5 hart7 hate7 hear7 heat7 rate4 tear4 that7are3 art3 ate3ear3 eat3 era3 hat6 her6rat3 tea3 the6ah5ar2 at2 eh5er2et2ha5he5 re2

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Questions

Is THREAT a valid word in word games?

THREAT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is THREAT worth?

THREAT is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from THREAT?

61 other words, including THE, THAT, ARE and AT.