HAND
/hænd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HAND
The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
"Her hands are really strong."
That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
In linear measurement:
To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
"He handed them the letter. She handed responsibility over to her deputy."
To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
"to hand a lady into a carriage"
To manage.
Examples of HAND in a Sentence
- "Her hands are really strong."
- "He handed them the letter. She handed responsibility over to her deputy."
- "to hand a lady into a carriage"
Word Details
Is HAND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HAND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HAND are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HAND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HAND
12 words from the letters in HAND
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HAND in Word Games
HAND is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HAND is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HAND to find 12 additional valid words.