dead hand

NOUN /dɛd_hænd/
9 LETTERS · STARTS WITH D

dead hand is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1A1D2H4A1N1D2
2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING

What does dead hand mean?

NOUN · 1 SENSE
1

The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.

BROADER