THOROUGH Word Analysis

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Analysis of THOROUGH

Word Structure

Length: 8 letters

Vowels (3): O, O, U

Consonants (5): T, H, R, G, H

First Letter: T

Last Letter: H

Game Points

Scrabble Points: 15

Words With Friends Points: 15

Word Pattern: T-H-O-R-O-U-G-H

Word Patterns for THOROUGH

Letter Distribution

T

Count: 1

H

Count: 2

O

Count: 2

R

Count: 1

U

Count: 1

G

Count: 1

Definition of THOROUGH

adjective//ˈθʌɹə//

Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

Examples:

  • "The Prime Minister announced a thorough investigation into the death of a father of two in police custody."
  • "He is the most thorough worker I have ever seen."
  • "The infested house needs a thorough cleansing before it will be inhabitable."

Utter; complete; absolute.

Examples:

  • "I was elected to the Executive Committee of the Vegetarian Society, and made it a point to attend every one of its meetings, but I always felt tongue-tied. Dr. Oldfield once said to me, 'You talk to me quite all right, but why is it that you never open your lips at a committee meeting? You are a drone.' I appreciated the banter. The bees are ever busy, the drone is a thorough idler. And it was not a little curious that whilst others expressed their opinions at these meetings, I sat quite silent. Not that I never felt tempted to speak. But I was at a loss to know how to express myself. All the rest of the members appeared to me to be better informed than I. Then it often happened that just when I had mustered up courage to speak, a fresh subject would be started. This went on for a long time."
preposition//ˈθʌɹə//

(archaic) Through.

noun//ˈθʌɹə//

(UK, dialect) A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

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Using THOROUGH in Word Games

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Scrabble Strategy

With a score of 15 points, "THOROUGH" can be particularly effective when placed on premium squares. Look for opportunities to form parallel words or extend existing words on the board.

Words With Friends Tips

Worth 15 points in Words With Friends, "THOROUGH" can be a strategic play. Consider saving it for triple word scores or combining it with high-scoring letters like J, Q, or Z.