HANDICAPS — Scrabble Check: HANDICAPS
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HANDICAPS scores 17 points (base, without multipliers).
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noun
1
Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
Age is often a handicap.
2
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
A handicap in chess often involves removal of the queen's rook.
3
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
4
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
verb
1
To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
2
(by extension) To place at disadvantage.
The candidate was handicapped by her lack of experience.
3
To estimate betting odds.
Grandpa Andy would buy the racing form the day ahead of time so he could handicap the race before he even arrived at the track.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/handicap
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HANDICAPS allowed in Scrabble?
Yes, HANDICAPS is a legal Scrabble word.
How many points is HANDICAPS worth in Scrabble?
HANDICAPS is worth 17 base points in Scrabble before any board multipliers are applied.