How many points is HANDBALL worth in Scrabble?

HANDBALL is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDBALL?

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

Can you add a letter to HANDBALL?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDBALLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HANDBALL

14 pts

HANDBALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. HANDBALL means "game in which two teams try to throw a ball into their opponent's goal".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
The medium-sized inflated ball used in this sport.
The offence of a player other than the goalkeeper touching the ball with the hand or arm on the field during play.

Synonyms: court handball, European handball, Olympic handball, team handball

verb

To manually load or unload a container, trailer, or to otherwise manually move bulk goods (often on pallets) from one type of transport receptacle to another.
To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm.
Example: If the defender handballs in the penalty area, a penalty is awarded.
To (legally) pass a football by holding it with one hand and hitting it with the other.

Synonyms: handle

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

game in which two teams try to throw a ball into their opponent's goal

In a sentence: "The handball is noted."

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Back hooks

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

HANDBALLS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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HANDBALL Scrabble FAQ

Is HANDBALL a Scrabble word?: HANDBALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does HANDBALL mean?: game in which two teams try to throw a ball into their opponent's goal
How do you use HANDBALL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The handball is noted."
How many points is HANDBALL worth in Scrabble?: HANDBALL is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDBALL?: HANDBALL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDBALL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDBALLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.