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/ðoʊ/
adverbconjunction

THOUGH meaning: “despite that,” “however,” or “although”; the six-letter word scores 13 points in Scrabble.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Adverb 2 meanings

  1. Despite that; however.

    “I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.”

  2. Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.

    “"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"”

Conjunction 1 meaning

  1. Despite the fact that; although.

    “Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English though, thogh, from Old Norse *þóh (later þó). Superseded (in most dialects) Middle English thegh, from Old English þēah (“though, although, even if, that, however, nevertheless, yet, still; whether”).

Similar and opposite words

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anyhowanywayneverthelessnonethelessstillyetalthough

THOUGH links two thoughts without changing its six-letter spelling: it can concede a point, mean “however,” or strengthen a statement. Its definition also gives “indeed” as an intensifying use, so context decides whether it contrasts ideas or adds force. Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE all accept the word.

THOUGH at a glance

  • THOUGH has six letters and a 13-point Scrabble face value.
  • It has no anagrams, despite repeating H and O.
  • THROUGH, TOUGH, ROUGH, and ENOUGH rhyme with it.
  • TROUGH, CHOUGH, and SHOUGH differ by one letter.
  • Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE all accept it.

THOUGH meaning: what does it express?

THOUGH means “despite that,” “however,” or “despite the fact that.” In “The path was steep, though we kept walking,” it introduces a contrast; at a sentence’s end, it can qualify the thought just before it. Its intensifier sense is “indeed,” as in “a fine result, though.”

That range makes THOUGH a conjunction or adverb, not a substitute that fits every sentence. Read the clause around it: use “although” for a clear contrast, but “indeed” for emphasis. In speech it often lands at the end of a sentence, where it softens a statement instead of opening a clause.

Compare “Though it rained, we walked” with “We walked, though.” The first opens a concessive clause; the second adds a small qualification after the main point. Neither changes the core idea: the speaker acknowledges an obstacle, then leaves the main statement standing.

What game value does THOUGH carry?

THOUGH scores 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses: the two H tiles contribute four apiece, G adds two, and T, O, and U add one each. The repeated high-value consonant is the scoring twist, not an anagram opportunity.

THOUGH has no anagrams, but it has 12 rhymes ending in “ugh,” including THROUGH, TOUGH, ROUGH, and ENOUGH. Three one-letter neighbours are TROUGH, CHOUGH, and SHOUGH; TROUGH is familiar, while CHOUGH and SHOUGH are less common.

Rhymes with though

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One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • TROUGH10
  • CHOUGH15
  • SHOUGH13

Questions people ask

Is THOUGH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, THOUGH is accepted in Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE. It scores 13 points before board bonuses, with each H tile worth 4. Check the rules for the game you are playing before relying on any word list.
Does THOUGH have any anagrams?
No. THOUGH has no anagrams in the named word-game lists, even though its six tiles include a repeated H and O. That makes it different from words with the same letter bank in another arrangement: there simply isn't an alternate entry to play from those exact letters.
What words rhyme with THOUGH?
THOUGH has 12 rhymes, including THROUGH, ENOUGH, TOUGH, ROUGH, and DOUGH. They share its “ugh” ending, though the spellings do not guarantee the same sound in every word. For a close spelling neighbour rather than a rhyme, TROUGH differs from THOUGH by one letter.

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