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HOLD

8 pts

HOLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HOLD means "to maintain possession of".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to maintain possession of

In a sentence: "They hold."

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Add one letter before HOLD. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

Letter Values

H4
O1
L1
D2
= 8

HOLD Scrabble FAQ

Is HOLD a Scrabble word?
HOLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HOLD mean?
to maintain possession of
How do you use HOLD in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They hold."
How many points is HOLD worth in Scrabble?
HOLD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOLD?
HOLD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOLD?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AHOLD. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.