01 Word definition

handcuff

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is HANDCUFF a word?

Yes. HANDCUFF is a 8-letter noun. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HANDCUFF?

H-A-N-D-C-U-F-F

HANDCUFF contains 8 letters, begins with H, and ends with F.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

2verb

  1. confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs

    The police handcuffed the suspect at the scene of the crime
Synonyms
cuffhandlockmanacle
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score20points
Words With Friends22points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HANDCUFF spelled?

H1A2N3D4C5U6F7F8
Starts withHANFirst 3 letters
Ends withUFFLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats F
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About HANDCUFF.

How do you spell HANDCUFF?

HANDCUFF is spelled H-A-N-D-C-U-F-F. It contains 8 letters.