FOOTHOLD
8-letter word
FOOTHOLD is a valid Scrabble word
Is FOOTHOLD Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — FOOTHOLD has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does FOOTHOLD Mean?
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
FOOTHOLD Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F or H on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
FOOTHOLD — Word Stats
Is FOOTHOLD Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — FOOTHOLD scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in FOOTHOLD are F (4 pts), H (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is FOOTHOLD Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — FOOTHOLD scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why FOOTHOLD scores 15 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is FOOTHOLD a Wordle Word?
❌ No — FOOTHOLD cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FOOTHOLD has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from FOOTHOLD's letters: FLOOD · TOLDO
Is FOOTHOLD Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — FOOTHOLD is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for FOOTHOLD:
F______________DF______D Is FOOTHOLD Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — FOOTHOLD is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within FOOTHOLD's letters.
Words You Can Make From FOOTHOLD
Shorter words hidden in FOOTHOLD's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within FOOTHOLD →Anagrams of FOOTHOLD
No perfect anagrams exist for FOOTHOLD — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FOOTHOLD
Is FOOTHOLD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FOOTHOLD is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is FOOTHOLD in Scrabble?
FOOTHOLD scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is FOOTHOLD valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. FOOTHOLD is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does FOOTHOLD mean?
FOOTHOLD: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Can FOOTHOLD be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. FOOTHOLD has 8 letters.
What words can you make from FOOTHOLD's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from FOOTHOLD's letters. Short words like DL, DO, DT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does FOOTHOLD have any anagrams?
No. FOOTHOLD has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is FOOTHOLD in the dictionary?
Yes. FOOTHOLD appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.