Thumb
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The short, thick first digit of the human hand.
“She hurt her thumb while hammering the nail.”
Pronunciation
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/θʌm/
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TH start with UMB ending, silent B.
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Worth 12 points; B and H add value.
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