01 Word definition

holdup

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is HOLDUP a word?

Yes. HOLDUP is a 6-letter noun. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HOLDUP?

H-O-L-D-U-P

HOLDUP contains 6 letters, begins with H, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

Synonyms
delay
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HOLDUP spelled?

H1O2L3D4U5P6
Starts withHOLFirst 3 letters
Ends withDUPLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About HOLDUP.

How do you spell HOLDUP?

HOLDUP is spelled H-O-L-D-U-P. It contains 6 letters.