eight-letter word · 16 points
Is HANDICAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HANDICAP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness”.
Quick answer
Is HANDICAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HANDICAP is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 8
- Scrabble
- 16 pts
- Words With Friends
- 18 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
HANDICAP meaning and definition
HANDICAP has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
HANDICAP as a noun
- The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
- Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
HANDICAP as a verb
- Injure permanently.
- Attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant.
HANDICAP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
HANDICAP scores 16 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is H, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| H | 4 | 3 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| I | 1 | 1 |
| C | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 16 | 18 |
HANDICAP on premium squares
On a double word square HANDICAP scores 32 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 48. Putting H on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. Played from a full rack, all 8 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of HANDICAP
No other word uses exactly the letters in HANDICAP.
Unscramble HANDICAP: 111 words from its letters
The letters H, A, N, D, I, C, A, P make 111 shorter words, up to 7 letters long. Most common first.
- hand8
- aid4
- cap7
- chain10
- chip11
- din4
- dip6
- pain6
- panic9
- can5
- pan5
- pin5
- acid7
- in2
- nip5
- pad6
- pinch12
- hip8
- inch9
- chin9
- chap11
- hind8
- nap5
- china10
- paid7
- ad3
- hi5
- pa4
- aa2
- ai2
- ana3
- cad6
- chad10
- chi8
- hap8
- id3
- naiad6
- nipa6
- panda8
- pi4
- pic7
- pica8
- aah6
- ain3
- an2
- ani3
- aphid11
- apian7
- cain6
- canid8
- cid6
- da3
- dacha11
- dah7
- daphnia13
- ha5
- han6
- hin6
- na2
- nada5
- napa6
- nicad8
- pac7
- paca8
- pacha12
- phi8
- pia5
- acai6
- ach8
- adhan9
- ah5
- aha6
- ahi6
- ahind9
- aia3
- aida5
- and4
- apaid8
- caa5
- cadi7
- caid7
- capa8
- caph11
- capi8
- ch7
- cha8
- chai9
- chana10
- chia9
- chid10
- cnida8
- dan4
- dap6
- di3
- dich10
- had7
- hain7
- hanap10
- hic8
- hid7
- ich8
- nach9
- nah6
- nid4
- paan6
- padi7
- pah8
- painch13
- pand7
- pian6
- pina6
Words like HANDICAP
One-letter changes to HANDICAP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Add one letter to HANDICAP
- handicaps17
More 8-letter words starting with HA
- harmonic15
- handling13
- handsome14
- harangue12
- hardship17
- hardtack18
- halfback22
- hallmark17
- handless12
- hangover15
- hardened13
- hardware15
- hatching17
- haunting12
- habanera13
- hacienda14
- hairline11
- halftone14
HANDICAP word facts
HANDICAP is an 8-letter word with 7 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and I) and 5 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with H and ends with P. By corpus frequency, HANDICAP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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HANDICAP Scrabble word FAQ
Is HANDICAP a Scrabble word?
Yes. HANDICAP is a valid 8-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does HANDICAP mean?
HANDICAP is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness”.
How many points is HANDICAP worth in Scrabble?
HANDICAP is worth 16 points in Scrabble: H (4) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 32, and on a triple word square 48.
How many points is HANDICAP in Words With Friends?
HANDICAP is worth 18 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does HANDICAP have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in HANDICAP, but 111 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in HANDICAP?
You can make 111 shorter words from the letters in HANDICAP, including HAND, AID, CAP and CHAIN.
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