How many points is HANDS worth in Scrabble?

HANDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDS?

HANDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HANDS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HANDS

9 pts

HANDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. HANDS is a verb form of hand. HAND means "to present using the end of the forearm".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HANDS is a verb form of hand. HAND means "to present using the end of the forearm".

In a sentence: "They hands."

Share HANDS

Check the Scrabble meaning of HANDS. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HAND8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after HANDS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

HANDSY13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HANDS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 9

HANDS Scrabble FAQ

Is HANDS a Scrabble word?: HANDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does HANDS mean?: HANDS is a verb form of hand. HAND means "to present using the end of the forearm".
How do you use HANDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hands."
How many points is HANDS worth in Scrabble?: HANDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDS?: HANDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.