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HOLDING

[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
L 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of HOLDING

verb

To grasp or grip.

"Hold the pencil like this."

verb

To contain or store.

"This package holds six bottles."

verb

(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.

noun

Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.

noun

A determination of law made by a court.

noun

A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.

Synonyms of HOLDING

Words with similar meaning

clasp grasp grip own happen

Antonyms of HOLDING

Words with opposite meaning

release

Examples of HOLDING in a Sentence

  • "Hold the pencil like this."
  • "This package holds six bottles."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is HOLDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HOLDING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for HOLDING

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

Letter holding Total
Scrabble 4112112 12
WWF 3122123 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLDING

79 words from the letters in HOLDING

6-letter words

holing 10/12 USUKWWF doling 8/11 USUKWWF

5-letter words

hongi 9/10 UK ohing 9/10 USUKWWF dingo 7/9 USUKWWF doing 7/9 USUKWWF indol 6/8 USUKWWF lingo 6/9 USUKWWF login 6/9 UK

4-letter words

hind 8/8 USUKWWF hing 8/9 UK nigh 8/9 USUKWWF hold 8/8 USUKWWF hond 8/8 UK hong 8/9 USUKWWF gild 6/8 USUKWWF ding 6/8 USUKWWF gold 6/8 USUKWWF dong 6/8 USUKWWF lind 5/7 UK ling 5/8 USWWF diol 5/6 USUKWWF idol 5/6 USUKWWF lido 5/6 USUKWWF loid 5/6 UK olid 5/6 UK dino 5/6 UK nodi 5/6 USUKWWF ingo 5/7 UK long 5/8 USUKWWF lino 4/6 USUKWWF lion 4/6 USUKWWF loin 4/6 USUKWWF noil 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hid 7/6 USUKWWF ghi 7/7 USUKWWF doh 7/6 UK hod 7/6 USUKWWF hog 7/7 USUKWWF hin 6/6 USUKWWF hoi 6/5 UK hon 6/6 USWWF noh 6/6 USUKWWF dig 5/6 USUKWWF gid 5/6 USUKWWF dog 5/6 USUKWWF god 5/6 USUKWWF lid 4/5 USUKWWF lig 4/6 UK din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK gin 4/6 USUKWWF gio 4/5 UK dol 4/5 USWWF old 4/5 USUKWWF log 4/6 USUKWWF don 4/5 USUKWWF nod 4/5 USUKWWF nog 4/6 USUKWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF oil 3/4 USUKWWF ion 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

hi 5/4 USUKWWF ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF go 3/4 USUKWWF li 2/3 USWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK io 2/2 UK oi 2/2 UK lo 2/3 USUKWWF ol 2/3 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use HOLDING in Word Games

HOLDING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since HOLDING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOLDING to find 79 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HOLDING

What does HOLDING mean?
HOLDING is a verb. To grasp or grip.
Is HOLDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOLDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOLDING worth in Scrabble?
HOLDING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOLDING?
You can make 79 words from the letters in HOLDING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HOLDING?
Synonyms of HOLDING include: clasp, grasp, grip, own, happen. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.