HOLMS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of HOLMS
(obsolete outside dialectal) The holly.
A common evergreen oak of Europe, Quercus ilex; the holm oak.
An island in a lake, river or estuary; an eyot.
(chiefly West Yorkshire) Any small island, but especially one near a larger island or the mainland, sometimes with holly bushes; an islet. Often the word is used in Norse-influenced place-names. See also holme.
Rich flat land near a river, prone to being completely flooded; a river-meadow; bottomland.
Word Details
Is HOLMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HOLMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HOLMS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HOLMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | o | l | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HOLMS
35 words from the letters in HOLMS
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3-letter words
How to Use HOLMS in Word Games
HOLMS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HOLMS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HOLMS to find 35 additional valid words.