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Buttonhole

Yes, buttonhole is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does buttonhole mean?

noun

  1. a hole through which buttons are pushed

verb

  1. detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for buttonhole

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of buttonhole

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUTTONHOLE.

Words you can make from buttonhole

Unscramble BUTTONHOLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is buttonhole a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Buttonhole is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is buttonhole worth in Scrabble?

Buttonhole is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does buttonhole mean?

Buttonhole means: a hole through which buttons are pushed.