How many points is WITHHELD worth in Scrabble?

WITHHELD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WITHHELD?

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

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WITHHELD

18 pts

WITHHELD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. WITHHELD is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".

Meaning & examples

/wɪðˈhɛld/

Pronunciation: /wɪðˈhɛld/

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adjective

That one has withheld; kept from the possession or knowledge of another.
Example: His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one.

Synonyms: confidential, secret

verb

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
To stay back.

Synonyms: retain

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Definition and meaning

WITHHELD is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".

In a sentence: "They withheld."

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WITHHELD Scrabble FAQ

Is WITHHELD a Scrabble word?: WITHHELD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does WITHHELD mean?: WITHHELD is a verb form of withhold. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".
How do you use WITHHELD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They withheld."
How many points is WITHHELD worth in Scrabble?: WITHHELD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WITHHELD?: WITHHELD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).