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Is HOLDS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, HOLDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does HOLDS mean?

Holds is a form of HOLD.

  1. verb

    cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

    “hold in place”

  2. verb

    have or hold in one's hands or grip

    “Hold this bowl for a moment, please”

  3. verb

    organize or be responsible for

    “hold a reception”

  4. verb

    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

    “She has $1,000 in the bank”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

5

Letters

H (4) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 9 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 HOLDS

Single letters that turn HOLDS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from HOLDS

The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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