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HOLD

4 letters · 1 syllable

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

Definition of HOLD

HOLD is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is HOLD a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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 hold Total
Scrabble 4112 8
WWF 3122 8

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOLD

What does HOLD mean?
HOLD is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is HOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOLD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOLD worth in Scrabble?
HOLD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HOLD?
You can make 10 words from the letters in HOLD. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.