THOUGHTFUL
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is THOUGHTFUL a Scrabble word?
Yes. THOUGHTFUL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 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: adjective
considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
- considerate of the feelings or well-being of others
- taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"
- having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful essay"
- acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man"
- exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; "a thoughtful paper"
Synonyms
heedful, attentive, paying attention, serious-minded
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
THOUGHTFUL scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- H = 4
- O = 1
- U = 1
- G = 2
- H = 4
- T = 1
- F = 4
- U = 1
- L = 1
Letter counts: F×1, G×1, H×2, L×1, O×1, T×2, U×2
Letter breakdown
THOUGHTFUL has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
THOUGHTFUL is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with T, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "THOUGHTFUL — considerate of the feelings or well-being of others" (20 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
THOUGHTFUL 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 THOUGHTFUL a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
THOUGHTFUL (adjective): considerate of the feelings or well-being of others. Additional senses: taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"; having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful essay"; acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man".
In standard Scrabble scoring, THOUGHTFUL totals 20 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. THOUGHTFUL 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.
THOUGHTFUL is 10 letters long, begins with T, ends with L, and sorts to the alphagram FGHHLOTTUU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so THOUGHTFUL is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, THOUGHTFUL ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, THOUGHTFUL carries 3 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or L are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with L to rehearse parallel sets.
THOUGHTFUL is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with T, ends with L, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like THOUGHTFUL frequently cross shorter words; knowing that THOUGHTFUL contains F, G, H, L, O, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t????????l to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside THOUGHTFUL include GH, FU, HO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, H, O, U, G, F, L. 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 thoughtful directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 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 THOUGHTFUL as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "THOUGHTFUL — considerate of the feelings or well-being of others" (20 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 THOUGHTFUL a valid Scrabble word?
- THOUGHTFUL is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 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 THOUGHTFUL worth in Scrabble?
- THOUGHTFUL is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: considerate of the feelings or well-being of others. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does THOUGHTFUL mean?
- THOUGHTFUL (adjective): considerate of the feelings or well-being of others. Additional senses: taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; "heedful of the warnings"; "so heedful a writer"; "heedful of what they were doing"; having intellectual depth; "a deeply thoughtful essay"; acting with or showing thought and good sense; "a sensible young man". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of THOUGHTFUL?
- THOUGHTFUL scores 20 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does THOUGHTFUL have anagrams?
- THOUGHTFUL 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 THOUGHTFUL?
- THOUGHTFUL has 10 letters, starts with T, ends with L, and uses the alphagram FGHHLOTTUU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find THOUGHTFUL?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match THOUGHTFUL. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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