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HANDHOLD

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
H 4/3
O 1/1
L 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of HANDHOLD

verb

To hold in the hand.

"You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea."

verb

To watch or attend unnecessarily closely (as if holding a child's hand to lead it along).

"I'm sick of having to hand-hold every new person we hire. Why can't we train them first?"

noun

A projection that one may hold onto for support

Synonyms of HANDHOLD

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HANDHOLD in a Sentence

  • "You can hand-hold many professional cameras, but using a tripod may be a better idea."
  • "I'm sick of having to hand-hold every new person we hire. Why can't we train them first?"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
16
points

Is HANDHOLD a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HANDHOLD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: HANDHOLD uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HANDHOLD

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter handhold Total
Scrabble 41124112 16
WWF 31223122 16

How to Use HANDHOLD in Word Games

HANDHOLD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HANDHOLD to find 67 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HANDHOLD

What does HANDHOLD mean?
HANDHOLD is a verb. To hold in the hand.
Is HANDHOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HANDHOLD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HANDHOLD worth in Scrabble?
HANDHOLD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HANDHOLD?
You can make 67 words from the letters in HANDHOLD. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HANDHOLD?
Synonyms of HANDHOLD include: babysit. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.