HANDCUFF
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhændˌkʌf//
noun
- (rarely singular) One ring of a locking fetter for the hand or one pair.
verb
- (transitive) To apply handcuffs to someone."The sheriff had brought along all the handcuffs necessary, and in a few seconds he had handcuffed Koswell. He threw a pair of the steel bracelets to Dick and another pair to Tom, and the Rovers had the satisfaction of handcuffing Josiah Crabtree and Tad Sobber. Then the sheriff made prisoners of the rest of the crowd[…]"
- (transitive, figuratively) to restrain or restrict."Dang, I’m handcuffed by these regulations. I’d like to help but it’d be illegal."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HANDCUFF'?
The word HANDCUFF is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
H4
A1
N1
D2
C3
U1
F4
F4
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HANDCUFF'?
The word HANDCUFF is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
H3
A1
N2
D2
C4
U2
F4
F4
Total: 22 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.