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HOLDOVERS

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

H 4/3
O 1/1
L 1/2
D 2/2
O 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of HOLDOVERS

noun

Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.

"That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry."

noun

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

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is HOLDOVERS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 holdovers Total
Scrabble 411214111 16
WWF 312215111 17

Anagrams of HOLDOVERS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLDOVERS

100 words from the letters in HOLDOVERS

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOLDOVERS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HOLDOVERS

What does HOLDOVERS mean?
HOLDOVERS is a noun. Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
Is HOLDOVERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOLDOVERS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HOLDOVERS worth in Scrabble?
HOLDOVERS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HOLDOVERS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HOLDOVERS. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of HOLDOVERS?
The anagrams of HOLDOVERS (words using the exact same letters) are: OVERHOLDS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.