FOOTHOLD — 8 letter word
foothold
The word foothold has 8 letters: F, O, O, T, H, O, L, D. It contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments".
8 letter word "foothold": F O O T H O L D — noun
Scrabble score: 15 Words With Friends score: 15
Letter analysis of foothold
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| O | 3 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
3 vowels, 5 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of foothold
noun
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments Synonyms: beachhead
- a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing Synonyms: footing
- an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies Synonyms: bridgehead
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