THIMBLEWEED
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is THIMBLEWEED a Scrabble word?
Yes. THIMBLEWEED is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles
THIMBLEWEED (noun): a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles.
Synonyms
anemone cylindrica
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
THIMBLEWEED scores 22 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- H = 4
- I = 1
- M = 3
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
- W = 4
- E = 1
- E = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: B×1, D×1, E×3, H×1, I×1, L×1, M×1, T×1, W×1
Letter breakdown
THIMBLEWEED has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 11-letter words
Crossword relevance
THIMBLEWEED is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with T, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "THIMBLEWEED — a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles" (22 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
THIMBLEWEED is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is THIMBLEWEED a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
THIMBLEWEED (noun): a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles.
In standard Scrabble scoring, THIMBLEWEED totals 22 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. THIMBLEWEED relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
THIMBLEWEED is 11 letters long, begins with T, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram BDEEEHILMTW. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so THIMBLEWEED is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 11-letter entries, THIMBLEWEED ranks by raw score (22 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZICALLY, QUIZZACIOUS, UNQUIZZABLE, UNQUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, THIMBLEWEED carries 4 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or D are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
THIMBLEWEED is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with T, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 11-letter entries like THIMBLEWEED frequently cross shorter words; knowing that THIMBLEWEED contains B, D, E, H, I, L, M, T, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t?????????d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside THIMBLEWEED include MB, BL, ED — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, H, I, M, B, L, E, W, D. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble thimbleweed directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 22 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat THIMBLEWEED as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "THIMBLEWEED — a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles" (22 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is THIMBLEWEED a valid Scrabble word?
- THIMBLEWEED is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 22 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is THIMBLEWEED worth in Scrabble?
- THIMBLEWEED is worth 22 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does THIMBLEWEED mean?
- THIMBLEWEED (noun): a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of THIMBLEWEED?
- THIMBLEWEED scores 22 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 11-letter words.
- Does THIMBLEWEED have anagrams?
- THIMBLEWEED has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in THIMBLEWEED?
- THIMBLEWEED has 11 letters, starts with T, ends with D, and uses the alphagram BDEEEHILMTW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find THIMBLEWEED?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 11-letter results or "contains" patterns that match THIMBLEWEED. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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