Thaw
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To melt or soften from a frozen state, or to cause something to do so.
“Leave the chicken in the fridge overnight to thaw before cooking.”
Pronunciation
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/θɔː/
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Opens with TH and ends with W, tests for both the TH digraph and the less common W
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The W scores 4 points, thaw totals 10 and is a reliable common word to lay down
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