Words Starting With THUM

43 words start with THUM. Scores range up to 26 points (THUMBTACKING), averaging 18.2 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

The short thick first digit of the hand.

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Past tense of THUMB.

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Definition

A hole designed for the thumb, as in a bowling ball.

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Definition

Plural of THUMBHOLE.

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More thumby.

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Having the most thumb-like qualities.

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Torture device that compresses the thumb.

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Definition

Present participle of THUMB.

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A thumbscrew, an instrument of torture.

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Plural of THUMBKIN.

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Lacking thumbs.

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Resembling a thumb in shape or function.

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A tiny person or thing the size of a thumb.

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Plural of THUMBLING.

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A small image representing a larger picture or video.

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Definition

Plural of THUMBNAIL.

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Definition

A nut with projections for turning by thumb and finger.

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Plural of THUMBNUT.

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Definition

Part shaped for thumb grip.

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Definition

Plural of THUMBPIECE.

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Definition

A very small pot for seedlings.

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Plural of THUMBPOT.

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Mark made by the thumb.

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Plural of THUMBPRINT.

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Plural of THUMB.

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Definition

Screw turned by thumb or a torture device.

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Definition

Plural of THUMBSCREW.

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Definition

Protective covering for the thumb.

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Definition

Plural of THUMBSTALL.

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A short pin with a broad head pushed by thumb to fasten papers.

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Past tense of THUMBTACK.

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Present participle of THUMBTACK.

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Plural of THUMBTACK.

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Definition

Small wheel operated by thumb.

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Plural of THUMBWHEEL.

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Definition

A small or little thumb.

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A heavy dull sound or blow.

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Past tense of THUMP.

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Definition

Agent noun of THUMP.

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Plural of THUMPER.

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Present participle of THUMP.

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With heavy beating sound or extremely.

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Plural of THUMP.

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How many words starting with thum are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word start with THUM?

THUMBTACKING scores 26 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.