HOLD
/həʊld/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of HOLD
A grasp or grip.
"Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."
An act or instance of holding.
"Can I have a hold of the baby?"
A place where animals are held for safety
To grasp or grip.
"Hold the pencil like this."
To contain or store.
"This package holds six bottles."
(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
"Put that in the hold."
Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.
Examples of HOLD in a Sentence
- "Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."
- "Can I have a hold of the baby?"
- "Hold the pencil like this."
- "This package holds six bottles."
Word Details
Is HOLD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOLD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HOLD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HOLD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | l | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLD
10 words from the letters in HOLD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HOLD in Word Games
HOLD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HOLD 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 HOLD to find 10 additional valid words.