Is HOLDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HOLDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HOLDER mean?
- noun
a holding device
“a towel holder”
- noun
a person who holds something
“they held two hostages”
- noun
the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it
“the bond was marked `payable to bearer'”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 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 HOLDER
Single letters that turn HOLDER 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 HOLDER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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