Handhelds

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Updated February 2026

Definition

Electronic devices small enough to be held and operated in one hand, such as smartphones, portable gaming systems, or tablets. Handhelds represent portable technology.

“Modern handhelds offer computing power that rivals desktop computers from a decade ago.”

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Synonyms

mobile devicesportables gadgets palmtops

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Wordle

Three H's and three D's; compound HAND + HELDS pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; three H's (4pts each) provide strong scoring

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