Definition of thumbscrew

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • thumbscrew is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • thumbscrew is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • thumbscrew is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 25

Definition of thumbscrew


  • instrument of torture that crushes the thumb (noun)
  • screw designed to be turned with the thumb and fingers (noun)

See definition of thumbscrew in Merriam Webster