Thumbs

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The short thick first digits of the human hand.

“She gave two thumbs up for approval.”

Related Words

Synonyms

digitsappendages

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Has TH start, silent B, and S plural.

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 13 points; silent B adds strategic value.

Words Related to Thumbs

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “thumbs” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

rhumbs thumps

Words you can make from Thumbs

Shorter words formed from the letters in “thumbs”.

bhuts musth thumb bhut bums bush bust buts hubs hums hust huts mush must shut stub thus tubs

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “thumbs”.

bismuth

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with T 6-letter words ending with S All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up thumbs in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free