Word: HANDS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of HANDS
- The part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
"Her hands are really strong."
- That which resembles, or to some extent performs the office of, a human hand.
- In linear measurement:
- To give, pass, or transmit with the hand, literally or figuratively.
"He handed them the letter.ย ย She handed responsibility over to her deputy."
- To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
"to hand a lady into a carriage"
- To manage.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hands" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "hands" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HANDS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HANDS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HANDS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HANDS:
- # the hands effect
- # master of hands
- # playing with hands
- # in terms of hands
Anagrams
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