How many points is HANDSHAKE worth in Scrabble?

HANDSHAKE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDSHAKE?

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

Can you add a letter to HANDSHAKE?

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

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HANDSHAKE

20 pts

HANDSHAKE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. HANDSHAKE means "act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, such as in greeting or when agreeing on a deal".

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noun

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
An exchange of signals between two devices when communications begin in order to ensure synchronization.

verb

To perform a handshake; to shake hands.
To perform a handshake with another device.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, such as in greeting or when agreeing on a deal

In a sentence: "The handshake is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HANDSHAKE. It scores 20 points.

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

HANDSHAKES21 pts

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

Letter Values

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HANDSHAKE Scrabble FAQ

Is HANDSHAKE a Scrabble word?: HANDSHAKE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does HANDSHAKE mean?: act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, such as in greeting or when agreeing on a deal
How do you use HANDSHAKE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The handshake is noted."
How many points is HANDSHAKE worth in Scrabble?: HANDSHAKE is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDSHAKE?: HANDSHAKE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDSHAKE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDSHAKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.