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Toehold

Yes, toehold is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does toehold mean?

noun

  1. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks
  2. a small foothold used in climbing
  3. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of toehold

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TOEHOLD.

Words you can make from toehold

Unscramble TOEHOLD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is toehold a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Toehold 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 toehold worth in Scrabble?

Toehold is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does toehold mean?

Toehold means: a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made.