HOLDOVERS
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of HOLDOVERS
Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
"That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry."
The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.
"This rangefinder not only measures the distance to the target, but also provides a digital readout of the inches of holdover at that distance."
Examples of HOLDOVERS in a Sentence
- "That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry."
- "This rangefinder not only measures the distance to the target, but also provides a digital readout of the inches of holdover at that distance."
Word Details
Is HOLDOVERS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOLDOVERS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HOLDOVERS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HOLDOVERS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | l | d | o | v | e | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLDOVERS
100 words from the letters in HOLDOVERS
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How to Use HOLDOVERS in Word Games
HOLDOVERS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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