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Withholding

Yes, withholding is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does withholding mean?

noun

  1. the act of deducting from an employee's salary
  2. income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
  3. the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control I resented his withholding permission

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants3 / 8
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of withholding

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters WITHHOLDING.

Words you can make from withholding

Unscramble WITHHOLDING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is withholding a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Withholding 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 withholding worth in Scrabble?

Withholding is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does withholding mean?

Withholding means: the act of deducting from an employee's salary.