THRUST
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //θɹʌst//
noun
- (fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point."Pierre was a master swordsman, and could parry the thrusts of lesser men with barely a thought."
- (figuratively) The primary effort; the goal."Ostensibly, the class was about public health in general, but the main thrust was really sex education."
verb
- (intransitive) To make advance with force."We thrust at the enemy with our forces."
- (transitive) To force something upon someone."I asked her not to thrust the responsibility on me."
- (transitive) To push out or extend rapidly or powerfully."He thrust his arm into the icy stream and grabbed a wriggling fish, astounding the observers."
- (transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove."to thrust anything with the hand or foot, or with an instrument"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'THRUST'?
The word THRUST is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
T1
H4
R1
U1
S1
T1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'THRUST'?
The word THRUST is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
T1
H3
R1
U2
S1
T1
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.