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HANDFUL

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Handful.

How to pronounce handful:

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Handful - as a noun

A small number or amount

Example: "Only a handful of responses were received"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smattering

The quantity that can be held in the hand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fistful

Example Sentences

"She only took a handful of candies from the jar."
"He caught a handful of seashells at the beach."
"The teacher distributed a handful of pencils to the students."
"There was only a handful of people at the meeting."
"I grabbed a handful of popcorn and sat down to watch the movie."
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Word Game Points

Is HANDFUL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, handful is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HANDFUL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HANDFUL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, handful is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HANDFUL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HANDFUL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, handful is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HANDFUL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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