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WITHHOLDING

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

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H 4/3
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Definition of WITHHOLDING

verb

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.

verb

To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.

verb

To stay back.

noun

The deduction of taxes from an employee's salary.

noun

The tax so deducted, and paid to local or national government.

Synonyms of WITHHOLDING

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Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
23
points

Is WITHHOLDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: WITHHOLDING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for WITHHOLDING

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

Letter withholding Total
Scrabble 41144112112 22
WWF 41133122123 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in WITHHOLDING

100 words from the letters in WITHHOLDING

How to Use WITHHOLDING in Word Games

WITHHOLDING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WITHHOLDING

What does WITHHOLDING mean?
WITHHOLDING is a verb. To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
Is WITHHOLDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, WITHHOLDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is WITHHOLDING worth in Scrabble?
WITHHOLDING is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from WITHHOLDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in WITHHOLDING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of WITHHOLDING?
Synonyms of WITHHOLDING include: retain. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.