FOOTHOLD
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
F
4/4
O
1/1
O
1/1
T
1/1
H
4/3
O
1/1
L
1/2
D
2/2
Definition of FOOTHOLD
noun
A solid grip with the feet.
noun
(by extension) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
noun
Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
15
points
Is FOOTHOLD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FOOTHOLD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 15 pts
Tip: FOOTHOLD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FOOTHOLD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | o | o | t | h | o | l | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FOOTHOLD
50 words from the letters in FOOTHOLD
5-letter words
4-letter words
hoof
10/9
USUKWWF
fold
8/9
USUKWWF
hold
8/8
USUKWWF
food
8/8
USUKWWF
hood
8/7
USUKWWF
doth
8/7
USUKWWF
fool
7/8
USUKWWF
loof
7/8
USUKWWF
loft
7/8
USUKWWF
holt
7/7
USUKWWF
loth
7/7
USUKWWF
foot
7/7
USUKWWF
hoot
7/6
USUKWWF
toho
7/6
UK
dool
5/6
UK
dolt
5/6
USUKWWF
told
5/6
USUKWWF
loot
4/5
USUKWWF
loto
4/5
UK
tool
4/5
USUKWWF
3-letter words
How to Use FOOTHOLD in Word Games
FOOTHOLD is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FOOTHOLD to find 50 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FOOTHOLD
What does FOOTHOLD mean?
FOOTHOLD is a noun. A solid grip with the feet.
Is FOOTHOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOOTHOLD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FOOTHOLD worth in Scrabble?
FOOTHOLD is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FOOTHOLD?
You can make 50 words from the letters in FOOTHOLD. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.