HOLDOUT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is HOLDOUT a Scrabble word?
Yes. HOLDOUT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 11 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
- a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
- a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
- thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"
- stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- continue to live and avoid dying; "We went without water and food for 3 days"; "These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America"; "The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents"; "how long can a person last without food and water?" "One crash victim died, the other lived"
- wait uncompromisingly for something desirable; "He held out for the dessert and did not touch the cheeses"
- last and be usable; "This dress wore well for almost ten years"
Synonyms
exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, stretch forth, resist, withstand, stand firm, survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, wear
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
HOLDOUT scores 11 points before board multipliers.
- H = 4
- O = 1
- L = 1
- D = 2
- O = 1
- U = 1
- T = 1
Letter counts: D×1, H×1, L×1, O×2, T×1, U×1
Anagrams of HOLDOUT
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
HOLDOUT is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with H, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "HOLDOUT — stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something" (11 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
HOLDOUT is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is HOLDOUT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
HOLDOUT (noun): the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later. Additional senses: a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal; a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"; thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting".
In standard Scrabble scoring, HOLDOUT totals 11 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. HOLDOUT relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
HOLDOUT is 7 letters long, begins with H, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram DHLOOTU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, HOLDOUT ranks by raw score (11 points). Anagram alternatives include OUTHOLD — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, HOLDOUT carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on H or T are common study angles; browse words starting with H and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
HOLDOUT is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with H, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like HOLDOUT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that HOLDOUT contains D, H, L, O, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as h?????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside HOLDOUT include DO, HO, LD — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: H, O, L, D, U, T. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble holdout directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 11 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat HOLDOUT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "HOLDOUT — stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something" (11 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is HOLDOUT a valid Scrabble word?
- HOLDOUT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 11 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is HOLDOUT worth in Scrabble?
- HOLDOUT is worth 11 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does HOLDOUT mean?
- HOLDOUT (noun): the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later. Additional senses: a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal; a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"; thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of HOLDOUT?
- HOLDOUT scores 11 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does HOLDOUT have anagrams?
- Yes. HOLDOUT has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in HOLDOUT?
- HOLDOUT has 7 letters, starts with H, ends with T, and uses the alphagram DHLOOTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find HOLDOUT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match HOLDOUT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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