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LONGHAND

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adverb

L 1/2
O 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
H 4/3
A 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2

Definition of LONGHAND

noun

The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

adverb

Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

adverb

Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

"I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!"

Synonyms of LONGHAND

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of LONGHAND

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LONGHAND in a Sentence

  • "I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is LONGHAND a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: LONGHAND uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LONGHAND

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

Letter longhand Total
Scrabble 11124112 13
WWF 21233122 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LONGHAND

100 words from the letters in LONGHAND

How to Use LONGHAND in Word Games

LONGHAND is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About LONGHAND

What does LONGHAND mean?
LONGHAND is a noun. The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
Is LONGHAND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LONGHAND is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LONGHAND worth in Scrabble?
LONGHAND is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LONGHAND?
You can make 100 words from the letters in LONGHAND. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LONGHAND?
Synonyms of LONGHAND include: handwriting, handwritten. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.