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BUTTONHOLD

16 pts

BUTTONHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BUTTONHOLD means "to detain in talk".

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to detain in talk

In a sentence: "They buttonhold."

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Add one letter after BUTTONHOLD. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

B3
U1
T1
T1
O1
N1
H4
O1
L1
D2
= 16

BUTTONHOLD Scrabble FAQ

Is BUTTONHOLD a Scrabble word?
BUTTONHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BUTTONHOLD mean?
to detain in talk
How do you use BUTTONHOLD in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They buttonhold."
How many points is BUTTONHOLD worth in Scrabble?
BUTTONHOLD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTTONHOLD?
BUTTONHOLD is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUTTONHOLD?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUTTONHOLDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.