How many points is HANDSELS worth in Scrabble?

HANDSELS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDSELS?

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

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HANDSELS

12 pts

HANDSELS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HANDSELS is a noun form of handsel. HANDSEL means "gift for good luck (archaic)".

Meaning & examples

noun

A lucky omen.
A gift given at New Year, or at the start of some enterprise or new situation, meant to ensure good luck.
Price, payment; especially the first installment of a series.

verb

To give a handsel to.
To inaugurate by means of some ceremony; to break in.
To use or do for the first time, especially so as to make fortunate or unfortunate; to try experimentally.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HANDSELS is a noun form of handsel. HANDSEL means "gift for good luck (archaic)".

In a sentence: "The handsels is noted."

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Base words

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HANDSEL11 pts

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

Letter Values

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HANDSELS Scrabble FAQ

Is HANDSELS a Scrabble word?: HANDSELS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HANDSELS mean?: HANDSELS is a noun form of handsel. HANDSEL means "gift for good luck (archaic)".
How do you use HANDSELS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The handsels is noted."
How many points is HANDSELS worth in Scrabble?: HANDSELS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDSELS?: HANDSELS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).