How many points is HOLDOUT worth in Scrabble?

HOLDOUT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOLDOUT?

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

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

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11 pts

HOLDOUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HOLDOUT means "(in US English) person who refuses to change".

One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out; one who clings to a cause that has been mostly abandoned.
A device for cheating at card games by covertly holding a card out of play until it is wanted.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(in US English) person who refuses to change

In a sentence: "The holdout is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOLDOUT. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is HOLDOUT a Scrabble word?: HOLDOUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HOLDOUT mean?: (in US English) person who refuses to change
How do you use HOLDOUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The holdout is noted."
How many points is HOLDOUT worth in Scrabble?: HOLDOUT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOLDOUT?: HOLDOUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOLDOUT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOLDOUTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.