Is FOOTHOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FOOTHOLD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does FOOTHOLD mean?
- noun
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
“an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines”
- noun
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- noun
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
“the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
8
Letters
F (4) + O (1) + O (1) + T (1) + H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 15 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for FOOTHOLD
Single letters that turn FOOTHOLD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from FOOTHOLD
The 46 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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