What does THROW mean?

Pronunciation
/θroʊ/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
10
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. propel through the air“throw a frisbee”
  2. move violently, energetically, or carelessly“She threw herself forwards”
  3. get rid of“he shed his image as a pushy boss”
  4. place or put with great energy“She threw the blanket around the child”
  5. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture“Throw a glance”
  6. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation“switch on the light”
  7. put or send forth“She threw the flashlight beam into the corner”
  8. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly“Jane threw dinner together”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

threw11throws12throwing15

Anagrams of THROW

worth11 wroth11rowth11whort11

Words inside THROW

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

thro7trow7wort7hot6 how9ort3rho6rot3 row6 tho6tor3tow6 two6 who9wot6ho5oh5or2ow5to2wo5

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Anagrams of THROW

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Questions

Is THROW a valid word in word games?

THROW 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 THROW worth?

THROW is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from THROW?

21 other words, including TO, OR, WHO and HOW.