How many points is THE worth in Scrabble?

THE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THE?

THE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to THE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ETHE, THEE, THEM, THEN, THEW, THEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

THE

6 pts

THE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. THE means "definite article, used before a noun".

definite_article

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

definite article, used before a noun

Share THE

Check the Scrabble meaning of THE. It scores 6 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before THE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ETHE7 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after THE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in THE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 6

THE Scrabble FAQ

Is THE a Scrabble word?: THE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
How many points is THE worth in Scrabble?: THE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THE?: THE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ETHE, THEE, THEM, THEN, THEW, THEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.