Words Starting With HANDS

46 words start with HANDS. Scores range up to 24 points (HANDSHAKINGS), averaging 16.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

46
Total Words
13
Unique Endings
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Definition

Plural of HAND.

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Definition

A saw operated with one hand.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSAW.

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Definition

A unit of length equal to the width of a hand.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSBREADTH.

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Definition

A gift given to bring good luck.

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Definition

Past tense of HANDSEL.

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Definition

Present participle of HANDSEL.

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Definition

Past tense of handsel, meaning to give a gift or inaugurate.

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Present participle of handsel.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSEL.

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Definition

The telephone part held to the ear and mouth.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSET.

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Definition

Sewn by hand rather than by machine.

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Definition

Plural of handful; more than one handful.

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Definition

The act of grasping and shaking another's hand as a greeting or agreement.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSHAKE.

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Definition

Present participle of HANDSHAKE.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSHAKING.

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Definition

Comparative form of handsy; more inclined to touch.

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Definition

Most inclined to touch others; most handsy.

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Definition

Attractive and pleasing in appearance, especially of a person.

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Definition

In a generous or attractive manner.

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Definition

The quality of being attractive, especially of a man.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSOMENESS.

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Definition

Comparative form of HANDSOME.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSOME.

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Definition

Superlative form of HANDSOME.

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Definition

A metal bar used as a lever.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSPIKE.

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Definition

An acrobatic move from standing to handstand and back.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSPRING.

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Definition

The handle of a flail held in the hand.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSTAFF.

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Definition

A rubber stamp applied by hand to mark a document.

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Definition

Past tense of HANDSTAMP.

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Definition

Present participle of HANDSTAMP.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSTAMP.

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Definition

The act of balancing on one's hands with the body inverted.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSTAND.

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Definition

Plural of handstaff, a staff held in the hand.

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Definition

The pull on a bell rope that swings the bell fully.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSTROKE.

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Definition

A piece of work or assistance.

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Definition

Plural of HANDSTURN.

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Definition

Inclined to touch others, often inappropriately.

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How many words starting with hands are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word start with HANDS?

HANDSHAKINGS scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.