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Handshakes
h 4a 1n 1d 2s 1h 4a 1k 5e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Common · plural of handshake
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does handshakes mean?
noun
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
Synonymsshakehandshakinghandclasp
Definitions shown for handshake, the base form of handshakes.
Is HANDSHAKES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is HANDSHAKES worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
20 ptsWordfeud
21 ptsNYT Crossplay
20 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HANDSHAKES
Best shorter words top 30 of 269
handshake 20shadkhans 20shadkhan 19khedahs 18khedah 17dhansaks 16akedahs 15dhansak 15khandas 15shanked 15akedah 14hanked 14khanda 14khedas 14shaked 14shashed 14ashake 13dhaks 13hakeas 13hashed 13kanehs 13kashas 13kheda 13shaken 13shakes 13shanks 13ankhs 12dhak 12hakas 12hakea 12
See all 269 words made from HANDSHAKES Words that end like HANDSHAKES
Common words that share the ending -AKES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -AKES Handshakes: quick answers
Is HANDSHAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HANDSHAKES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HANDSHAKES worth?
HANDSHAKES scores 21 points in Scrabble, 20 in Words With Friends, 21 in Wordfeud and 20 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does handshakes mean?
handshakes is the plural of handshake, which means “grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)”.
What words can you make with the letters in HANDSHAKES?
You can make 269 shorter words from HANDSHAKES, such as HANDSHAKE, SHADKHANS, SHADKHAN, KHEDAHS. See the full list.