handicap
NOUNVERB
/hændi,kæp/
8 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH H
handicap is a valid 8-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
H4A1N1D2I1C3A1P3
4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 3 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does handicap mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.
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2
Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
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3
Advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
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VERB · 3 SENSES
1
Put at a disadvantage.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
Injure permanently.
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3
Attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant.
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